GENE HACKMAN AND WIFE FOUND DEAD
US actor Gene Hackman has been found dead in his home in California. The 95-year-old’s body was found along with that of his wife, 64-year-old Betsy Arakawa.
Their bodies were discovered, along with one of their dogs.
The local sheriff’s office confirmed that “an active ongoing investigation” into their deaths has been launched.
“Foul play is not suspected as a factor in those deaths at this time, however, the exact cause of death has not been determined,” said the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office.
Hackman won his first Oscar for the movie The French Connection. He went on to win another Oscar, four Golden Globes, one SAG Award and two BAFTAs.
Just a day before, actress Michelle Trachtenberg was found dead in her New York City apartment.
The actress recently underwent a liver transplant. It’s believed that she died of natural causes, most likely complications due to the transplant.
The 39-year-old gained recognition when she starred in the 1996 film Harriet The Spy. Later, she starred in Buffy The Vampire Slayer alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar; and Gossip Girl alongside Blake Lively.
Tributes have been pouring in for both actors soon after the news broke.
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