Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home, officials confirmed on Friday( 28 february).

• Authorities believe the couple may have died nine days before their bodies were discovered.
• Police discovered Hackman in the kitchen, while Arakawa and their dog were found in a bathroom, where an open prescription bottle and scattered pills were present.
• Authorities have ordered a toxicology analysis on the medications, though results could take three months or longer.

Legendary Journey of Gene Hackman

Hackman's most popular role was Lex Luthor in Superman (1978) and its sequel Superman II (1980).

He was also known for his performances in The Poseidon Adventure (1972), Scarecrow (1973), The Conversation (1974), A Bridge Too Far (1977), Under Fire (1983), Power (1986), Loose Cannons (1990), The Firm (1993), The Quick and the Dead (1995), The Birdcage (1996), Enemy of the State (1998), Behind Enemy Lines (2001), and Runaway Jury (2003).