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Viola Davis, Gene Hackman and Death

Here's what Viola Davis had to say about Hollywood great Gene Hackman after death

Gene Hackman, who was known for films like "The French Connection" and also for his performance as Lex Luthor in the Christopher Reeves-led "Superman" film in 1978, and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe home this past week.

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Nathan Lane, Viola Davis and More Stars React to Gene Hackman’s Death: ‘He Was One of Our Greatest’

Nathan Lane, Viola Davis and more stars are paying tribute to Gene Hackman, who died Feb. 26 at age 95. Lane, who costarred with Hackman in the comedy 'The Birdcage,' called him 'one of our greatest.'

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Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis and More Pay Tribute to Gene Hackman: ‘A Great Actor'

Josh Brolin, Paul Feig, Hackman's Superman co-star Valerie Perrine and more remember legendary actor following his death at the age of 95

Gene Hackman wanted to be remembered

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Gene Hackman 'Loved Being an Actor' but Everything Else About the Craft 'Drove Him Crazy,' Director Says

Gene Hackman loved acting but hated everything that comes along with it, from hair and makeup to screenwriter notes, director Barry Sonnenfeld recalled in an interview following Hackman's death. Sonnenfeld directed Hackman in 'Get Shorty.

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Gene Hackman wanted to be remembered as a ‘decent actor.’ He far surpassed that with these roles

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Gene Hackman loved acting but 'hated everything that went with it'

"He loved being an actor, and hated all the stuff that surrounds being an actor." That, for film director Barry Sonnenfeld, is how he'll remember Gene Hackman, who has died at the age of 95. The endless hours in hair and makeup,

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Gene Hackman Death: Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood Mourn “Inspiring and Magnificent” Two-Time Oscar Winner

The 'French Connection' and 'Hoosiers' star was found dead, along with his wife and their dog, at their home in Santa Fe, New ...

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Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis, Josh Brolin, and More Remember Gene Hackman: His Passing Is ‘a Very Sad Day' for Cinema

Hackman died at age 95 on February 26 alongside his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog in their Santa Fe, ...

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Gene Hackman tributes pour in from Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis, Bill Murray and more

Director Francis Ford Coppola, actor Viola Davis and director Paul Feig are among those paying tribute to Gene Hackman after ...

Gene Hackman’s Final Years — Novels, Narration and Candid Health Concerns: “I Have the Normal Fear of Passing Away”

His prolific acting career came to a halt in 2004 after he starred opposite Ray Romano in 'Welcome to Mooseport.' ...

Gene Hackman tributes pour in from Viola Davis, Tom Hanks, Morgan Freeman and more

Francis Ford Coppola, George Takei and more are paying tribute to Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, "one of the true giants ...

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Gene Hackman Tributes: James Gunn, Viola Davis, & More Honor Lex Luthor Actor

James Gunn, Francis Ford Coppola, Josh Brolin, Viola Davis, and more Hollywood icons pay tribute to the late Gene Hackman on ...

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Gene Hackman honored by Morgan Freeman at 2025 Oscars after death: ‘Rest in peace, my friend’

Morgan Freeman led an emotional tribute to honor Gene Hackman at the 2025 Oscars — just days after “The French Connection” actor and his wife were discovered dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home.

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Gene Hackman Was ‘Reclusive’ With ‘Slipping’ Health Prior to Mystery Death

Gene Hackman had become “reclusive” with his health “slipping” in his final months, his friends and neighbors said over the ...

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