Gene Hackman, the 95-year-old Oscar-winning actor, was found dead in his Santa Fe home along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63, and one of their pet dogs. The bodies were discovered in separate rooms, appearing to have been deceased for an undetermined period. Initially, foul play was not suspected, but the deaths were later classified as suspicious, prompting a police investigation. Hackman's daughter suggested carbon monoxide poisoning as a potential cause, though the official cause remains undetermined. Tributes poured in from colleagues, including Tom Hanks, who praised Hackman's unique presence, and John Cusack, who called him an all-time great. Hackman's family expressed their devastation, acknowledging the loss deeply. The investigation into the cause of death continues.