The late Gene Hackman was famously reclusive in the years leading up to his death. Now, the last photo of the actor and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, has been published after the couple was found dead at their home in Santa Fe this week.
Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 64, were discovered dead at their property in Santa Fe Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 26, along with the couple's dog. A cause of death has yet to be provided, but there was no immediate indication of foul play, per the Santa Fe New Mexican.
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While the pair had not been photographed in recent months, Hackman and Arakawa were last pictured together in a pic taken on March 28, 2024.
In the image—obtained by People—Hackman held on to his wife's arm with one hand and a walking stick with the other as they went to lunch at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Hackman was reportedly a resident of Santa Fe since the 1980s.
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Hackman wore cargo pants and a plaid shirt with a grey knit vest and a baseball cap in the photo, while Arakawa was dressed in a button-down shirt with a colorful print and blue jeans.
See the photo here.
According to the outlet, the last time Hackman and Arakawa attended an event publicly was thought to be the 2003 Golden Globes, when Hackman received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for his "outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment."
The Academy Award-winning actor retired from Hollywood not long after that, following his appearance in the 2004 comedy Welcome to Mooseport.
In 2011, he told GQ that he hoped to be remembered “as a decent actor," and as "someone who tried to portray what was given to them in an honest fashion."
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