We misplaced a legend, and there’s no denying it. Yesterday, Gene Hackman, his spouse Betsy Arakawa and their canine have been discovered lifeless of their dwelling. Whereas we discovered about this within the early hours of the morning, a lot of Hollywood’s greats didn’t wait to put up tributes, as Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis, George Takei and extra honored the late nice actor and his household on social media.
Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola labored on the movie The Dialog with Hackman. Utilizing his Instagram to pay tribute to the actor, the filmmaker posted a BTS picture of them working collectively, with the next heartfelt message:
The lack of an important artist, at all times trigger for each mourning and celebration: Gene Hackman an important actor, inspiring and sumptuous in his work and complexity. I mourn his loss, and rejoice his existence and contribution.
The greats really are recognizing greats right here. EGOT winner Viola Davis was fast to put up her tribute to The French Connection star. Utilizing a headshot of the actor, the actress used her IG caption to honor him and observe a few of her favourite works of his, writing:
Beloved you in every little thing! The Dialog, The French Connection, The Poseidon Journey, Unforgiven—robust but weak. You have been one of many greats. God bless those that beloved you. Relaxation effectively, sir. ❤️🕊️🙏🏿
Antonio Banderas additionally acquired in on the tributes. After Hackman and his spouse have been discovered lifeless of their Santa Fe dwelling, many have been left in shock and are sending their condolences to their household and family members. That’s precisely what The Masks of Zorro actor did, too, writing on IG:
A really unhappy day for the cinema’s household. Gene Hackman and his spouse Betsy Arakawa have handed away. My deepest condolences to pals, household and cinema lovers. RIP
Josh Brolin was additionally “crushed” by this information.
The Dune actor posted a picture of Hackman and Arakawa on his Instagram to mourn this devastating loss. Noting the actor’s iconic filmography – which incorporates a number of the finest films of the 2000s, ‘90s, ‘80s and ‘70s – he wrote:
I’m crushed by the sudden deaths of Gene Hackman and his spouse Betsy Arakawa (and their canine). Crushed. He was at all times certainly one of my favorites. Not many who beat to their very own drums like he did. Relaxation in Peace.
George Takei additionally posted about this dying within the early hours of the morning. Citing an obituary posted concerning the late actor, the Star Trek legend wrote on X:
We’ve got misplaced one of many true giants of the display screen. Gene Hackman might play anybody, and you might really feel a complete life behind it. He could possibly be everybody and nobody, a towering presence or an on a regular basis Joe. That’s how highly effective an actor he was. He shall be missed, however his work will dwell on endlessly.
Together with actors, and like Coppola, many filmmakers paid their respects to The Royal Tenenbaums actor and his household.
A Easy Favor director Paul Feig took to X to put up his tribute, citing The Dialog (the movie Hackman made with Coppola) as a film that modified the way in which he noticed performing:
So terrible. Gene was such an inspiration to so many people who love films. So many good roles. His efficiency in The Dialog alone modified the way in which I checked out performing and what actors might convey to a job. Such a tremendous profession. RIP Mr. Hackman.
In the meantime, Edgar Wright saved his tribute easy.
The Child Driver director retweeted Mubi’s X put up concerning the information. He didn’t say a lot, however his two easy phrases are efficient and the message I’d like to go away us on:
The best…
Gene Hackman really is among the greats, and he at all times shall be. From crucial classics like The French Connection and Unforgiven to 1978’s Superman (which is among the finest Superman films) the place he performed Lex Luthor to trendy cult classics like The Royal Tenenbaums, he really left a outstanding mark on cinema. His legacy shall be remembered endlessly.
We right here at CinemaBlend ship our ideas and condolences to Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s family members throughout this tragic time.