THIS is the last picture of Gene Hackman and his wife before the couple was tragically found dead at their home.
The two-time Oscar winner, 95, was discovered with his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their dog at their New Mexico pad.
Hackman was spotted holding onto Betsy’s arm while he used a cane on March 28, 2024, during a rare public appearance.
The couple were on a dinner date in Santa Fe, New Mexico, heading into Pappadeaux’s restaurant.
The Hollywood legend had celebrated his 94th birthday just weeks before these pictures were taken.
Earlier in the day, the couple were also seen visiting a local Speedway store, where Gene bought a cup of coffee and an apple pie.
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The reclusive pair were rarely spotted and pictured out, despite their fame.
Gene was also pictured in 2023, pumping gas into his car and getting a coffee from a gas station.
The then 93-year-old looked frail while he was out in his beloved Santa Fe area.
Police said there were no signs of foul play in the couple’s shocking death.
The Santa Fe County Sheriff added that there is an “active investigation” into their tragic death.
“We can confirm that both Gene Hackman and his wife were found deceased Wednesday afternoon at their residence on Sunset Trail,” cops said in a statement.
“This is an active investigation – however, at this time we do not believe that foul play was a factor.”
Cops in Santa Fe have not released the couple’s cause of death.
Hackman was famous for playing Buck Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde.
Hackman also starred in the hit movies Runaway Jury, The French Connection, The Royal Tenenbaums, Unforgiven, and The Conversation.
In 1972, he scooped the Best Actor gong for his role as Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle in The French Connection.
In 1993, Hackman won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in Unforgiven.
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