Gene Hackman has been found dead, aged 95, in his Santa Fe home along with his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, and one of their pet dogs.According to a police search warrant, the actor, his wife and their dog were found in separate rooms and appeared to have been “dead for some time”.

Following news of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa's deaths, police shared insight into the circumstances of their passing, revealing that their bodies were partly "mummified" when found.

Gene Hackman's death left other Hollywood figures, including Bill Murray, Francis Ford Coppola and Dustin Hoffman shocked and saddened.

The Yellowstone star posted an old interview to his social media in which he said, “Gene was the best actor that I’ve ever worked with.”

And he was really difficult, we can say it now, but he was a tough guy. Older, great actors do not give young directors much of a chance. They’re really rough on them,” said Bill Murray.

Francis Ford Coppola and Viola Davis are among those paying tribute to Gene Hackman after his death at age 95.

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,