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

Clint Eastwood, who directed and starred with Hackman in 1992’s Unforgiven, said in a statement to Deadline: “There was no finer actor than Gene. Intense and instinctive. Never a false note. He was also a dear friend whom I will miss very much.”

Hollywood paid tribute to Gene Hackman, who was found dead alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog in their New Mexico home.

Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis, Josh Brolin, and Superman actress Valerie Perrine are among the stars mourning Gene Hackman's death. The 95-year-old legend and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead on Wednesday,

Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis, and Josh Brolin were among the notable people who honored Gene Hackman following the news of the actor's death.

"There has never been a ‘Gene Hackman Type.’ There has only been Gene Hackman. — Actor Tom Hanks on Instagram.

Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks and more are paying tribute to Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, "one of the true giants of the screen."

The deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy and their dog is now being described as “suspicious” by authorities.

From Francis Ford Coppola to Antonio Banderas ... Oscar-winning roles in 1971’s “The French Connection” and Clint Eastwood’s “Unforgiven,” was found dead, along with his wife, Betsy ...

Clint Eastwood, who directed and starred with Hackman in ... Goodbye my sweet Lex. Till we meet again.” Francis Ford Coppola, who directed Hackman in 1974 classic The Conversation, posted on Instagram: “The loss of a great artist, always cause for ...