Tragic last pic of reclusive star Gene Hackman, 95, & wife Betsy Arakawa emerges after couple found dead with pet dog

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.

Gene Hackman and his wife leaving a restaurant.

This is the last public picture of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa before they were found deadCredit: Splash
Gene Hackman and his wife walking together.

The couple were pictured on March 28, 2024Credit: Splash
Gene Hackman and his wife leaving a restaurant.

Hackman was seen using a cane to help him walkCredit: Splash
Gene Hackman holding a coffee cup and an apple pie.

Gene was pictured buying a coffee and apple pie from a local Speedway store, earlier on that dayCredit: Splash
Gene Hackman and his wife leaving a restaurant.

Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were spotted in Santa Fe, New Mexico grabbing a bite at Pappadeaux’sCredit: Splash
Illustration of Gene Hackman and his wife's $3.8 million home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where they were found dead.

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.

Gene Hackman at a gas station.

Gene Hackman was spotted in Santa Fe on March 8, 2023Credit: Splash
Gene Hackman pumping gas at a gas station.

He made a rare public appearance to pump gas and buy a coffee and a snackCredit: Splash
Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider in The French Connection.

Gene Hackman in the 1971 film The French ConnectionCredit: Getty

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.

Gene Hackman holding the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globe Awards.

Gene Hackman holds the Cecile B. DeMille Award at the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 19 2003Credit: AFP
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa at the Academy Awards.

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa during 66th Annual Academy Awards in 1994Credit: Getty
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa on a golf course.

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa got married in 1991Credit: Getty

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