Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa found dead in Santa Fe

Local police said they didn't believe any foul play was involved in the death of the couple, found alongside their dog.

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In a wide-ranging career spanning more than six decades, Hackman won two Academy Awards for his work on The French Connection and Unforgiven.

A statement from the Santa Fe County Sheriff in New Mexico said: "We can confirm that both Gene Hackman and his wife were found deceased Wednesday afternoon at their residence on Sunset Trail.

"This is an active investigation - however, at this time we do not believe that foul play was a factor."

Hackman was 95, and his wife - a classical pianist - 63.

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