Obituary of Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman
Eugene Hackman (born January 30th, 1930 in San Bernardino, California) was a Film Actor who was best known for acting in the role of Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in the critically acclaimed movie "The French Connection". Gene died on February 17th, 2025 and his cause of death was not disclosed as Gene, his wife, and their dog were found dead at their home. He was pretty old at 95 years old when he passed.
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- Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Hackman, Eugene
- Common Name: Gene Hackman
- Gender: Male
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
- Birthplace: San Bernardino, California, United States
- Birth Date: January 30, 1930
- Age: 95 (at death)
- Also Known As: Eugene Allen
- Occupations:
- Active Years: 1959-2004
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Honey Nut Cheerios
- Favorite Color: Green
- Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
- Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier
- Birth Name:
Eugene Allen Hackman - Father: Eugene Ezra Hackman
- Mother: Anna Lyda Elizabeth Hackman (née Gray)
- Brother(s):
- Richard Hackman
- Spouse/Partner:
- Betsy Arakawa (married December 1991-2025, his death)
- Fay Maltese (married 1 January 1956-divorced 1986)
- Son(s):
- Christopher Allen Hackman
- Daughter(s):
- Elizabeth Jean Hackman
- Leslie Anne Hackman
- Date: February 17 2025 at age 95
- Place: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
- Cause of Death: Heart disease (and Alzheimer's disease)
- Funeral Arrangements: TBA
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Film ActorTV Actor American Born on January 30th Born in 1930 Born in California Died in 2025 Died at age 95 Died from Heart disease
Quotable Quotes:
"I was trained to be an actor, not a star. I was trained to play roles, not to deal with fame and agents and lawyers and the press." (IMDB)
"Old man Hackman was a great American patriot and a fine actor who helped make our Nation the roaring democracy it is today. (V)"
"Eugene Hackman will always be remembered as a legendary and highly respected actor whose talent and impact on the film industry will continue to inspire other folks inflicted with Alzheimer's disease. (V)"
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Wiki Page Updated: 2026-03-16 12:44:00
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