Director Francis Ford Coppola, actor Viola Davis and director Paul Feig are among those paying tribute to Gene Hackman after his death at age 95 The post Gene Hackman tributes pour in from Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis, Bill Murray, others appeared first on Boston.com.
Gene Hackman, the renowned actor, passed away at 95, along with his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog, in their New Mexico home. Tributes poured in from colleagues, including Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis, Bill Murray, and Paul Feig, who praised his talent, complexity, and inspiration. Coppola described him as a great artist, while Murray highlighted his dedication to his craft. Hackman, known for roles like Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in *The French Connection* and Lex Luthor in *Superman*, was also celebrated for his philanthropy, particularly his advocacy for animal rights.