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Hackman, Wife Found in Separate Rooms
Hackman's Daughter
Has a Theory
Feb 27, 2025 11:16 AM CST

Hackman's Daughter Has a Theory

Family reportedly suspects carbon monoxide in death of actor, wife, dog

(Newser) - A daughter of actor Gene Hackman, who was found dead in his Santa Fe home on Wednesday alongside his pianist wife, suspects they were exposed to toxic fumes such as carbon monoxide, reports TMZ . The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office said there were no signs of foul play or...

What We Know About Death of Gene Hackman, Wife
What We Know About Death
of Gene Hackman, Wife
the rundown
Feb 27, 2025 6:36 AM CST

What We Know About Death of Gene Hackman, Wife

No cause of death yet, but police don't suspect foul play in Sante Fe, New Mexico

(Newser) - The investigation is underway into the death of acting great Gene Hackman , who was found in his home near Sante Fe, New Mexico, on Wednesday at the age of 95. The bodies of his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 64, and their dog also were found inside. Coverage:
  • Police say they do
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Gene Hackman, Wife Found Dead at Home
Actor Gene Hackman, Wife
Found Dead at Home
OBITUARY
Feb 27, 2025 5:12 AM CST

Actor Gene Hackman, Wife Found Dead at Home

Oscar winner was 95 years old

(Newser) - Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one of the industry's most respected and honored performers, was found dead Wednesday afternoon along with his wife Betsy Arakawa at their home outside Santa Fe. Hackman was 95, Arakawa...

Gene Hackman Slaps Homeless Guy

But police determined it was self-defense

(Newser) - It’s not often you see Gene Hackman’s name in the headlines these days, but this incident definitely got it there: Police say the 82-year-old actor slapped a homeless man in downtown Santa Fe yesterday, the AP reports, citing the Albuquerque Journal. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ the man,...

The Greatest Sports Movies Ever Made

(Newser) - After a "bloody battle royale," the sports staff of the New York Daily News has anointed the best sports films of all time. Among the contenders:
  • Raging Bull: Robert De Niro's knockout performance as boxer Jake LaMotta makes this one of the greatest movies of any kind ever
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Best Sports Movie Pep Talks
 Best Sports Movie Pep Talks 
Jul 18, 2009 5:22 AM CDT

Best Sports Movie Pep Talks

When you're down, these clips can get you going

(Newser) - World got you down? Let one of these coaches buck you up: AskMen picks the best sports movie inspirational talks. The top five:
  1. Kurt Russell, Miracle: “If we played ‘em 10 times, they might win nine. But not this game.”
  2. Al Pacino, Any Given Sunday: “You
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