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Hackman's cause of death confirmed as heart disease

The main cause of Gene Hackman's death was heart disease, but he was also in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's and was likely not to have eaten for a long time, according to a new post-mortem examination report.

US • 29 Apr

Gene Hackman's wife researched illness before death

Authorities have released a lengthy investigation report detailing some of the last emails and internet searches done by Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, in the days before her death.

US • 15 Apr

Gene Hackman appeared in more than 80 films, as well as on television and the stage during a lengthy career that started in the early 1960s.

Court allows release of most records in Hackman case

A court has cleared the way for the release of records about the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, as long as depictions of the deceased couple are blocked from view.

US • 01 Apr

Hackman's estate requests death records kept private

A New Mexico court is weighing whether to block the disclosure of records from an investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, at the request of the couple's estate.

US • 31 Mar

Betsy Arakawa and Gene Hackman were married for more than 30 years

Court halts release of Gene Hackman death records

A New Mexico court has approved a temporary hold on the release of documents related to the death of US actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa containing sensitive footage and images.

Movies • 18 Mar

It's final night on Dancing with the Stars

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Sunday

There's the final of Dancing with the Stars, Siobhan Finneran heads the cast in new drama Protection, Paddy McGuinness hosts Tempting Fortune, Elizabeth Banks stars in Skincare, and there's triple GAA action on TG4 . . .

Television • 17 Mar

Betsy Arakawa and Gene Hackman died at their home in Santa Fe earlier this year

Hackman estate seeks to block release of death records

The estate of Gene Hackman has petitioned a New Mexico court to block the release of autopsy and investigative records related to the recent deaths of the actor and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.

Movies • 14 Mar

Gene Hackman died at the age of 95 in February

Gene Hackman's passing highlights caregiver struggles

Emma Heming Willis, the wife of actor Bruce Willis, has said people can learn from the death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa.

Movies • 12 Mar

Morgan Freeman said Gene Hackman "won the hearts of film lovers around the world"

Gene Hackman remembered by Morgan Freeman at Oscars

Morgan Freeman paid tribute to his late friend and co-star Gene Hackman on stage at the Oscars in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

oscars • 03 Mar

Hackman's pacemaker shows he was alive on February 17

Santa Fe police have stated that tests on Gene Hackman's pacemaker show that he was alive on February 17 when a "last event" was recorded, nine days before his body was discovered with his wife's at their home.

Movies • 01 Mar

Gene Hackman and Francis Ford Coppola on the set of Coppola's movie The Conversation, 1974

Francis Ford Coppola hails Gene Hackman as 'inspiring'

American filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has hailed Gene Hackman as a "great actor" who was "inspiring and magnificent in his work and complexity" following his death.

Movies • 27 Feb

Gene Hackman: A character actor and spellbinding star

The late Hollywood star Gene Hackman, known for The French Connection, The Poseidon Adventure, and Mississippi Burning, was a character actor who often played tough guys before finding his comedic stride in films like Superman and The Royal Tenenbaums.

Movies • 28 Feb

Gene Hackman 1930-2025. Pictured in 1985

Gene Hackman: A life in pictures

Following the news that Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have died, we take a look back at the two-time Oscar-winning actor's life and career.

Movies • 27 Feb

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa at the 20th Annual People's Choice Awards at Sony Studios in Culver City, California

Hackman and Arakawa could have been dead for weeks

US actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa could have been dead for days or even weeks when investigators found their bodies, according to a Santa Fe County sheriff.

US • 01 Mar

Noel Gallagher joins Jools Holland on BBC Two from 10.00pm

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Music, movies and miniseries are our picks for your screens.

Television • 30 Jun 23

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Thursday

There's a look at the private rooms in Farmleigh on It's a Park's Life, Richard Bacon examines cancel culture in Cancelled, Michael Urie stars in Single All the Way, and it's bye-bye to FBI and FBI: Most Wanted . . .

Television • 02 Dec 21

Gene Hackman