Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips joins John Williams preview the upcoming Academy Awards to share his thoughts on the life and legacy of the great Gene Hackman.

Authorities say there was no sign the couple had sustained any injuries, but no cause of death has been given.

The much-celebrated actor's filmography includes Oscar-nominated dramas to comedic roles.

Just days before the 97th Academy Awards, Hollywood is mourning the loss of film legend Gene Hackman. Kevin Costner, who worked with the late actor on No Way Out and Wyatt Earp, remembered the small details of how the little things Hackman did impacted his life and career.

Gene Hackman had a legendary career before his death at age 95. The actor had a catalog of iconic roles, which earned him five Academy Award nominations and two wins. Hackman took home his first Oscar for “The French Connection” in 1972 and his second in 1993 for “Unforgiven.

Wednesday, authorities say. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza says there was no immediate indication of foul play. Hackman won Academy Awards for the violent 1971 drug saga “The French Connection” and the 1992 western “Unforgiven.

Oscar-winning US actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, according to reports. In a career that spanned more than six decades, he received two Academy Awards,

T he late Gene Hackman will be honored at the 97th Oscars despite the timing of his shocking death, which came just days before the ceremony is scheduled to be held. A source "who

Hackman won two Oscars out of five nominations in his career. He snagged noms for his supporting roles in “Bonnie & Clyde” (1967) and “I Never Sang for My Father” (1971) and lead role in “Mississippi Burning” (1989). He retired from Hollywood in 2004 for health reasons.

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Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies found Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and a dog dead when they performed a welfare check, a spokesperson said.