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reporters at the news conference, "they are not ruling out foul play in the death of gene hackman and his wife, betsy." but there were no obvious signs of foul play. we also have received from the sheriff's department in santa fe the search warrant affidavit, which revealed that the bodies of gene hackman and his wife were found in separate rooms. hackman was found in a mud room at the house. his wife was found in a bathroom. she apparently was lying next to a space heater and close to her was a prescription pill bottle and some scattered pills. a dog, one of the couple's dogs was also in the bathroom apparently lying in a closet and also deceased. another dog was found loose wandering around the property. the bodies were discovered on wednesday as we understand that by a couple of maintenance workers who regularly went to the property that said they had not seen the couple for around two weeks. that is when the sheriff's deputies went and they looking at the scene didn't find any obvious signs, they set up a gas leak or carbon monoxide leak. and they concluded that the scene itself was suspicious en

betsy badelt tiene lo ultimo que se sabe sobre la investigaciÓn de su muerte y la de su esposa, calificadas como sospechosas. >> un guardia de seguridad se encontrÓ con una triste escena en la residencia de gene hackman a diez pies de distancia del cadÁver de su perro. un pastor alemÁn. a jackman lo encontraron sin vida en el suelo de su cocina. sus otros dos perros estaban sanos y salvos merodeando por la casa. el departamento de bomberos no encontrÓ indicios de monÓxido de carbono. >> oh, i can see if they have been disease disease for for quitÉ a while. >> aunque las autoridades i investigan sus muertes como s sospechosas, dicen que no parece un acto delictivo.>> there was no indication of a struggle. there was no indication of anything. that was missing from the home or, uh, disturbed. >> estiman que ambos murieron hace mÁs de una semana mientras esperan resultados de autopsia y toxicologia que ofrezcan mayor claridad. la familia de jackman dijo en un comunicado que el hombre admirado por millones alrededor del mundo para ellos era simplemente su padre y abuelo, al que extraÑarÁn p profundamente. el mundo del ciÑe no tardÓ en reaccionar. antonio banderas lo recordÓ como un actor excepcional. clin

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but up next on nightly news, the shocking death of hollywood legend gene hackman and his wife, betsy.om new york now. >>> tonight, the investigation under way after the tragic death of legendary actor gene hackman and his wife. their santa fe home now the site of an urgent search. officials describing where they were found in a mud room and bathroom and why the couple probably died weeks ago. the 911 calls just in tonight, and why so far foul play is not suspected but not off the table. and we'll remember hackman's remarkable body of work. two academy awards and some of the most iconic performances from "superman" to "the royal tenenbaums." >>> the british prime minister at the white house with the president as europe worries about u.s. commitment to ukraine. president trump saying he believes vladimir putin would abide by a peace deal. and what keir starmer told me in my one on one. >>> after the rash of collisions and close

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now, as they entered the residence, they found gene hackman's wife, betsy, on the floor of the bathroomext to her. there were pills that were scattered about. there was a deceased dog that was in a closet nearby. and in yet another room was gene hackman. and so authorities again calling that suspicious enough in order to get a warrant. that investigation is now underway. they say that at this point, no signs of any type of foul play. there was no sign of any type of struggle, and nothing was taken from the residence. so it didn't appear to be some type of robbery. the sheriff here spoke earlier with nbc news, talking about more about what authorities found when they got to the residence. have a listen. >> there were several doors. >> that were unlocked. >> at the residence. i believe the front door was closed. but unlocked, unsecured. there was one door that was. >> ajar and that. >> was towards the rear. >> of the residence. >> that two of the dogs that survived were coming in and out of the residence. we're not sure if that door was open. uh, upon the arrival of emergency personnel or

authorities would uncover oscar winner gene hackman. >> and his wife, betsy, our college deceased inside their santa fe home. the 95 year-old was found in a mud room near the kitchen. his sunglasses and walking cane were on the floor next to him. hackman. 63 year-old wife was in the bathroom next to a space heater. there was an open prescription bottle with pills scattered on the countertop. according to the search warrant, their bodies were in a state of decomposition and mummification in both hands and feet. authorities say there was no indication the couple had been shot or had any other type of wounds was no immediate. >> sign of foul play. i haven't ruled that out yet. this is an investigation. so we're keeping everything on the table. you know, i think the autopsy is going to tell us a lot. >> the gas company was called out to test the gas lines in and around the home and found no evidence of problems. but detective noted that people exposed to gas leaks or carbon monoxide may not show signs of poisoning. one of their dogs was found dead in crate. 2 other dogs were alive. the bodie

this is an investigation and we are keeping everything on the table. >> the bodies of gene hackman and his wife betsyfirst discovered by those workers who were visiting the property and called 911. >> according to the affidavit filed by the sheriff's office the first deputies on the scene discovered hackman in a mud room showing signs of falling and his wife in a bathroom with a sudden fall. close to an open prescription bottle and scattered pills. one of the dogs was dead in the same bathroom. in a closet according to the affidavit. the sheriff called it a kennel. there were no obvious signs of carbon monoxide or gas poisoning. the bodies were partly mummified having lane uncovered for days, possibly weeks. >> i think the autopsy will be key and toxicology. in my experience, that could take a while and so i just ask that people be patient. >> hackman's family released a statement acknowledging that millions of people around the world loved and admired hackman's work but they added in that statement, quote, to us he was always just dad or grandpa. now expect a press conference later today around 5:00

we're one thing and really have to do another. >> david: tonight here, the tributes for gene hackman and his wife, betsy, of 34 years, a businesswoman and former pianist. legendary director francis ford coppola posting this image of hackman on the set of "the conversation," writing, "the loss of a great artist always cause for both mourning and celebration. gene hackman, a great actor, inspiring and magnificent in his work and complexity. i mourn his loss and celebrate his existence and contribution." clint eastwood tonight saying, "there was no finer actor than gene. intense and instinctive. never a false note." adding, "he was also a dear friend whom i will miss very much." viola davis posting this picture, saying, "loved you in everything. tough, yet vulnerable. you were one of the greats." and tom hanks tonight sharing this picture and writing, "there has never been a gene hackman type. there has only been gene hackman." tonight, the actor in his own words. >> in life, sometimes you do get what you want. i'm sure there will be people who will argue with that. life tends to go in peculiar ways. >> da

so what is clear right now is both gene hackman and betsy arakawa and their dog. they didn't have any external trauma, so no external injuries or wounds. there was no sign of a struggle. there was also nothing missing from the house. so no signs of a burglary. and so on the surface, it appears that there's no signs of foul play, according to officials. but also important is that there were no immediate signs of a carbon monoxide or a natural gas leak when authorities arrived, which is important because it, you know, doesn't necessarily mean that it didn't happen at some point. but that will be an important finding in the toxicology report in the weeks to come. but there are some clues that are giving authorities pause. take a listen to the sheriff. >> there were several. >> doors that were. >> unlocked at the residence. i believe the front door was closed. but unlocked, unsecured. there was one door. >> that was ajar and that. >> was towards. >> the rear of the residence that two of the dogs that survived were coming in and out of the residence. we're not sure if

this was from a caretaker at the residence of gene hackman, who discovered the two people there that were not moving. authorities arrived. they found betsy on the ground floor of a bathroom. nearby. her were several pills that were scattered in a nearby closet. there was a deceased german shepherd. gene hackman himself was found in a separate room. and so obviously, this investigation now underway. the authorities say they haven't ruled anything out yet. but what concerned them initially is that this could be some type of perhaps a gas leak or carbon monoxide. the fire department, as well as the local utility responded. they say initially they didn't see any type of gas leak there. obviously, the investigation continues. they also didn't see any type of struggle, any signs of that, nor was there any type of theft. interestingly, the door of the house was opened, but again, there were no items that were taken. so it remains an investigation at this hour. but a lot of questions. and, you know, gene hackman himself had retired many years ago from hollywood, and he hadn't really been seen in public. we did get a new video in which shows him

gene hackman has died at 95, along with his wife betsy arakawa. hackman won two oscars. he was found dead with his wife and dog in santa fe. the cause of death is not clear, but the local sheriff says there is no foul play suspected. gadi schwartz has a look back at his incredible career. >> reporter: it's the car chase scene in the "french connection", which is the gold standard for all hollywood chases to follow. its star, gene hackman has come to define what a true actor is. with the uncanny ability to vanish into any role, he drew from within to put nuance into all the tough-guy roles he portrayed. >> is that gun just for show? >> reporter: the child of a broken home who lied about his age so he could join the marines, he worked many odd jobs all to finance auditions. >> every day was like a new challenge. it was going out and trying to get that job and doing those auditions. and i loved it. >> reporter: kicked out of the pasadena playhouse, it wasn't until he was 36, playing in "bonnie and clyde", when hollywood took notice. soon after, the french connection earned

both gene and betsy's bodies showed signs of decomposition. >> this is an investigation so we're keeping everything on the table. i think the autopsy is going to tell us a lot. >> reporter: gene hackman had come to define what a true actor is. with the uncanny ability to vanish into any role. hackman drew from within to put nuance into all the tough guy roles he portrayed. >> is that gun just for show? >> reporter: hackman was 36 in bonnie clyde when hollywood took notice. soon after, his tough as nails good cop popeye doyle in the french connection earned him his first oscar. hackman won his second oscar for playing a bad sheriff in 1992's unforgiven. but he felt the tough guy roles never really pushed him. >> they were cast so close to type in films that you could only do so much within your own persona. >> reporter: towards the end of his career, hackman found he preferred comedy for the challenge. >> comedy is harder because, you know, it isn't arbitrary. if they don't laugh, it doesn't work. >> reporter: moving to santa fe after retiring, hackman continued to work as a novelist, publishing his fifth book in 2013. always letting his actions speak for him, on the written page and

let's get more on the oscar—winning american actor gene hackman and his wife, betsy arakawa, being foundead in their home in new mexico in the us. but they don't believe foul play was a factor. however, the exact cause of death has not been determined. baftas in his career, which spanned decades. for his role as detectivejimmy "popeye" doyle in the french connection. filmmaker magazine, has been telling us about gene hackman�*s reputation in hollywood. you know, here in los angeles, the city is getting ready for the oscars on sunday. be about who will win. it will be about what we've lost. everyone�*s got their own favourite. gene hackman was never showy. not one of those over—the—top actors. least likely to succeed. well, how wrong they were because he proved his talent and in this oscar week, he won two of them. and just looking at, you know, the breadth so, we're talking about classics like bonnie and clyde, i mean, these are, for any actor... wow. are... you left out there a couple of my favourites, no way out we've got a lot to get through. i mean, yes, most... i've interviewed a lo

gene hackman's pacemaker might reveal when he died. abc's trevor ault in santa fe, new mexico, tonight. >> reporter: tonight, authorities investigating the suspicious deaths of legendary actor gene hackman and his wife, betsy arakawa, say preliminary tests show no sign of carbon monoxide poisoning. 95-year-old hackman had a pacemaker and an analysis showed its last event was february 17th, more than a week prior, and that may have been the day he died. >> according to the pathologist, i think that is a very good assumption, that that was his last day of life. >> reporter: after a security worker called 911 wednesday, hackman was found in the mud room near the kitchen, arakawa in the bathroom with prescription pills scattered on a counter nearby. one of their dogs also found dead in a crate ten feet away. investigators now analyzing data from two cell phones found in the couple's home along with medical records from medical testing service myquest, a monthly planner for 2025, and thyroid and heart medications. the mystery surrounding hackman's death cannot overshadow his impact on film, from action to drama to comedy. >> i'm talking about taking it out and chopping it up. >> reporter: actor dustin hoffman,

legendary actor gene hackman, his wife betsy and their dog have been found dead at their home in new ckman was 95 years old. oscar winner known for a wide range of talent and skill starring in dramas and comedies. maybe one of the best sports movies of all time. >> if you put your effort and concentration into playing to your potential, to be the best you can be, i don't care what scoreboard says. at the end of the game in my book we'll be winners. okay? all right. let's go! let's go. let me hear it! . >> go, go, go, go! . >> bill: so good. epic film. he dominated there. jonathan hunt. more on the story. what have we learned? >> good morning, to you, bill. the bodies of gene hackman and 64-year-old wife were discovered at their home northeast of sante fe, new mexico alongside their dog. santa fay county sheriff confirmed the deaths and says his office is investigating but there is no indication of foul play in the death of the hollywood legend. >> hands on your heads. get off the bar and get on the wall. >> popeye doyle. if he doesn't like you, he will take you apart and it's legal. d

gene hackman. he was 95 years old. he was found dead in his home in santa fe, new mexico, along with his wife betsy, and their dog. kman was known for many, many roles in movies like the french connection, and he won two academy awards. the details about a possible cause of death have not been announced yet, but so far, authorities say they don't suspect foul play. well, our time is now. 745. the dow on wall street was headed higher this morning until word came from president trump. >> also, nvidia's latest earnings report shows ai is not its only successful business venture. pam cook back in studio with this in dollars and cents. >> nvidia absolutely killing it. we'll talk about that in a second. also early this morning the dow set to rally on the opening turned negative after president trump made some comments about tariffs. now up again, it's turned into quite a volatile session today. first as the opening bell rang this morning the nasdaq initially jumped as well. close to 200 points. that was after nvidia announcing revenue for its driver assist technology and robotics division, more than doubled from this tim

only creating more questions when it comes to the mysterious deaths of hollywood legend gene hackman and his wife, betsy. their bodies were found in their home in different rooms long after they had passed, and authorities are not ruling out foul play yet. we also look back at some very special moments with gene, including our enemy of the state set visit along with will smith. great film. and then it's sarah michelle gellar's very special tribute to buffy costar michelle trachtenberg after her shocking passing. it's all just moments away on access hollywood. back to you. mario. thank you. then in prime time here on nbc law and order at 8:00, followed by law and order svu and then found at ten. and of course, our 11:00 newscast. live and local. that's going to do it for us here at 7:00, for everyone here at nbc bay area, including our content producer, katie marzullo. thanks for joining us. we hope you enjoy your evening and we'll see you back at 11. a little over a year ago, during a routine mammogram and ultrasound, i was diagnosed with triplpos. take it from pam and her pam pams, michael was right, g

>> but at age 95, gene hackman found dead alongside his 65 year old wife, classic pianist betsy arakawaat their home in a gated community in santa fe, new mexico. >> all i can say is they have been deceased for quite a while. >> authorities now investigating their deaths as suspicious. >> what is the emergency? >> a security guard calling 911 yesterday after a worker at the hackman property noticed the home's door was ajar. >> are they breathing? >> i have no idea. i'm not inside the house. it's closed. it's locked. i can't go in. but i see them. laying down on the floor from the window. >> okay. are they moving at all? >> no, they're not moving. just send somebody up here really quick. >> a search warrant affidavit revealing new information. >> there was no indication of a struggle. there was no indication of anything that was missing from the home or disturbed. you know, that would be indication that there was a crime that had occurred. >> police say that they don't see any signs of foul play, but they don't know what this was. so they have to treat this as if there is a potential, th

trump administration, but there are some late developments in the mysterious deaths of gene hackman and his wife betsy, along with their dog. and for anyone who loved the movies, and especially some of the finest acting this generation, news of gene hackman's death at the age of 95 was certainly not unexpected came as a blow. then came the disturbing details. his wife betsy, who was 65, was also found dead yesterday in their new mexico home. their bodies discovered in different rooms. by some reports, they were partially mummified, indicating they had been dead for some time. an open prescription drug bottle and scattered pills were found in the bathroom near her body on the floor. autopsies were done. toxicology testing was ordered and a full investigation is underway. gene hackman, as you may know, gave up movie making in 2004. seven years later, in 2011, he told gq magazine he would make another film, one more movie quote, if i could do it in my own house, maybe. well, that was the house he would die in 14 years later. cnn's josh campbell joins us now from santa fe with more. so what do we know abo

but as you mentioned, they found betsy's body in one area near pills that were scattered. and of course, gene hackman's body in another area, a dog was found deceased as well, inside of a closet near where betsy was. so a lot of major questions here. one thing, early in the day, people were wondering, well, could this have been some type of maybe carbon monoxide poisoning or a gas leak? the fire department was dispatched, as well as the local utilities, and they determined that, no, they couldn't find any indication of that. so the investigation very much underway. >> a real mystery. josh campbell, thank you so much. i want to bring in cnn chief law enforcement analyst john miller, along with frank depaolo, who is a former chief of special operations for the new york city medical examiner's office. frank, let me begin with you here. did it surprise you when police initially said no foul play was suspected? >> oh, very much so. the. circumstances of very unusual circumstances of having two individuals deceased, uh, in the same home, along with the pet, uh, and an unsecured, uh, apartment or door to a ho

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. >> reporter: tonight, chilling new details in the death of legendary actor gene hackman and his wife of 34 years, betsy arakawa. >> you know, all i can say is they have been deceased for quite a while. >> reporter: their bodies found wednesday afternoon after a groundskeeper called 911 after arriving at their santa fe, new mexico home and seeing them through a window. >> are they moving at all? >> no. they're not moving. just send somebody out here really quick. >> reporter: authorities are investigating the deaths as suspicious but have already ruled out a carbon monoxide leak and say there were no obvious signs of foul play. >> there was no indication of a struggle. there was no indication of anything that was missing from the home. or disturbed. >> reporter: when deputies arrived, they located the body of hackman's 65-year-old wife in a bathroom located near the front door, which was open according to the warrant. officers noted an orange bottle of prescription pills scattered on the countertop and a space heater near her head which detectives say could indicate she fell abruptly to the ground. 95-y

well, the investigation continues after the shocking death of legendary actor gene hackman and his wife of 34 years, betsytonight, we're learning that the authorities are expected to release new information during a news conference tomorrow. hackman and his wife's bodies were found by a groundskeeper at their home in new mexico yesterday afternoon. deputies say hackman. 64 year old wife was discovered in the bathroom near the front door, which was open. 95 year old hackman was found in a mudroom near the kitchen, and their dog was dead in there in her crate. authorities are investigating the deaths as suspicious, but they have already ruled out carbon monoxide. you know, all i can say is they have been deceased f for quite while. there was no indication of a struggle. there was no indication of anything that was missing from the home or disturbed. hackman's family releasing a statement saying that they are devastated by the loss. well, the l.a. county fires caused about $53 million in damage up to $53 billion. that's according to a new report from the l.a. county economic development corporation, which me

gene hackman. authorities say the actor and his wife, betsy arakawa, were found dead in their home in new mexico, along with their dog. deputies were responding to a welfare check on wednesday when they discovered the bodies. no word yet on the cause of death, but the santa fe sheriff's office says it is not believed to be foul play. we'll bring you more information when it comes available. hackman was 95, starred in many famous films including superman, hoosiers, the royal tenenbaums and unforgiven. hackman won an oscar for his role as a new york cop in the 1971 movie the french connection. i want to bring in film producer sandra minetti, who is editor in chief of the hollywood international film magazine. thank you for your time. uh, with this extremely sad news that has been coming in to cnn this past hour. obviously, we don't know more about the circumstances of hackman's death or his wife. um, but we do know that he was a beloved actor, a legend of hollywood. how is this news being received where you are? >> well. >> here in los angeles, the city is. of course, preparing for the oscars on. >> sund

gene hackman and his wife betsy found dead along with their dog found unresponsive yesterday in their home in santa fe, new mexico. although the sheriff's office says there is no 3450ed indication of foul play. they have not provided a cause of death or details as to when the couple might have died. prior to his storied acting career he served five years in the marine corps in late 40's and early 50's. he had been living in the santa fe and essentially retired from acting for the past two decades after starring in dozens of films including the french connection, mississippi burning, unforgiven, and one of the most famous sports movies of all time, hoosiers. >> what's the matter with you? [cheers] >> i'll make it. >> buddy, get the ball to jimmy top of the key. let's go. >> tributes starting to pour in acclaimed director copeland saying the loss of a great artist always cause for morning mourning. gene hackman great in work and complexity. he just turned 95 last month. we will continue to bring you more details on his death as the investigation unfolds. >> lawrence: sad. >> steve: than

. >> ainsley: we are back with new developments in the deaths of legendary actor gene hackman and his wife betsyeir death suspicious as hackman's daughter is speaking out for the first time. and todd piro is here with all the details for us. hey, todd. >> todd: we are hearing from hackman's youngest daughter telling "the daily mail" she had not talked to her father and stepmother in a couple months. she did say her 95-year-old father was in quote very good physical condition up until his passing. two time oscar winner and wife betsy along with one of their dogs found dead at santa fay home wednesday. after a maintenance worker grew concerned after not seeing the worker for two weeks. a police affidavit also revealing the couple's hands and feet signs of mummyification. authorities releasing this 911 call. >> are they breathing? >> i have no idea. i'm not inside the house. it's closed. it's locked. i can't go in. but i see she is laying down on a floor from the window. >> todd: now, according to that affidavit, detectives believe that the circumstances surrounding the deaths are, quote: suspiciou

gene hackman. he was found dead along with his wife in their home yesterday. police say hackman and his wife, betsy arcadia, were discovered inside their home in santa fe, new mexico. one of their dogs was found dead as well, while two other dogs were found alive at that home. police say it appears the couple had been deceased for found them. hackman's wife was found near a bottle of scattered pills. he was found in a separate room with his walking cane nearby, which investigators say could mean that he had fallen and struggled to get up. the fire department did not find any signs of carbon monoxide leaks or poisoning. while foul play is not suspected at this time. it hasn't been ruled out. there was no indication of a struggle. there was no indication of anything that was missing from the home or disturbed. you know, that would be indication that there was a crime that had occurred. i haven't ruled that out yet. this is an investigation. so we're keeping everything on the table. you know, i think the autopsy is going to tell us a lot. hackman is a hollywood legend. his role as popeye doyle in the

gene hackman found dead wednesday, alongside his wife, classical pianist, betsy arakawa, in their homesanta fe. the couple, married in 1991, were found with their dog, after a neighbor called to do a welfare check. authorities say there is no immediate indication of foul play in the deaths, but they did not provide a cause of death or say when the couple might have died. the two-time oscar winner always showing grit, intellect and intensity on the screen. hackman had the uncanny ability, to vanish into any role. >> and the problem is -- rfr from popeye doyle "the french connection" which earned him his first oscar. to lex luther, opposite christopher reeve in "superman." >> mind over muscle. >> reporter: and after that, iconic roles in dozens of films. winning over audiences in "hoosiers," and "crimson tide." >> get to your position. >> reporter: and critics with a second oscar win with "unforgiven." >> he has one barrel left. >> reporter: he kept working after heart surgery in 1990, turning to mostly comedic roles. until his retirement in the early 2000s. hackman and his wife moving t

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new developments from out west in death of legendary actor gene hackman and his wife betsy arakawa, officials are calling their death suspicious and hackman's daughter speaks out for the first timeout. >> lawrence: why are they saying it is suspicious, todd? >> todd: hearing from hackman's youngest daughter telling daily mail she had not talked to them in a couple of months but her father was in good physical condition. hackman, his wife and dog were found dead after a maintenance worker grew concerned after not seeing the couple for two weeks. a police affidavit revealing the couple's hands and feet showed signs of mummification. authorities releasing this 911 call. >> are they breathing? >> no idea, i am not inside the house, it is closed, i can't go in. she's laying down i see on the floor from the window. >> todd: detectives believe the circumstances surrounding the deaths are "suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation," although they have not said more than that. hackman was found in a room of his home and his wife was found in the bathroom. the couple's

what we learn is the bodies of gene hackman and his 64-year-old wife, betsy arakawa were apparently discoveredmaintenance workers who had not seen the couple around two weeks. according to a search warrant we have obtained, hackman was found in a mud room in his house and his wife in a bathroom next to a space heater and open prescription bottle and pills nearby. neither of them according to the affidavit have any obvious wounds. but the sheriff department affidavit said there was also no sign of carbon monoxide or gas poisoning. the scene was "suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search in investigation of the death of the holy the hollywood legend." >> put your hands on your head and get on the wall! >> if he doesn't like you, he will take you apart and it's all perfectly legal because he fights dirty. >> hackman won his first oscar 1971 portrayal of iconic scop popeye doyle and "the french connection" and one of the roles over his 40 year career in film. he once described himself as being "like your everyday mine worker, and mine worker who happened to star in movies like "bonn

we begin this hour with the shocking death of actor gene hackman and his wife, betsy arakawa.e say that both were found dead in their new mexico home on wednesday. deputies responded to a welfare check where they found their bodies, as well as their deceased dog. there is no word yet on a cause of death. investigators say they do not suspect foul play. here now to discuss the entertainment correspondent elizabeth wagmeister entertainment journalist michael musto. nice to see both of you this morning. so, elizabeth, first of all, to you, this came as a shock. i know to so many people what more do we know about the investigation at this point? >> good morning erica. so right now there really are more questions than answers. this is obviously such a sad passing of a hollywood legend, but also the manner in which he died is so bizarre at this point. as you said, gene hackman and his wife, as well as their dog, all found deceased in their home in santa fe, new mexico. their bodies were found yesterday, we are told, by local police from santa fe. now they were responding to a wellne

first, this morning, new questions surrounding the mysterious death of legendary actor gene hackman and his wife, betsy arakawa. authorities are calling their deaths suspicious, despite no obvious signs of foul play. they say they were found dead in their santa fe home on wednesday, along with one of their dogs. a maintenance worker called 911 after discovering the bodies. take a listen. >> are they moving at all? >> no. >> they're not moving. just want somebody out here really quick. >> joining us now from santa fe is nbc's liz creutz. liz good morning. and liz i hope i don't have to interrupt you. i apologize in advance if i do. when the president of ukraine arrives, we'll go right to that big picture. but. but where does the investigation stand at this hour? there. >> josie. good morning. of course. totally get that. so here, right now in santa fe, i'll just tell you where we are. we're outside the gated community where this happened. this is the gated community where they live. they were found inside their home. and right no, authorities are trying to piece together a timeline here to try to figure

a gas company in new mexico is now assisting in the investigation into the deaths of gene hackman and his wife, betsy. police say that they were found dead on wednesday in their home following a request for a welfare check. their dog was also found dead in the home. there's no word yet on the cause of their deaths. the santa fe sheriff's office, however, has said they do not believe foul play was involved here. cnn entertainment correspondent elizabeth wagmeister joining us now with more, uh, there are certainly a lot of questions important again, that they say they do not believe foul play. um, uh, did play a role here, but the fact that the gas company is now involved. elizabeth. uh, what more do we know? >> yes, that is a new development that we are learning just moments ago now. we do not want to speculate here, but the fact that a gas company is assisting with this investigation could indicate that they are looking into the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. but again, we do not know the cause of death. the police have not released any information pertaining to that. this is just an inves

betsy arakawa, who was still only 64. david sillito takes a look back at gene hackman�*s career. all right, popeye's here.opeye doyle in the french connection was gene hackman�*s defining role. face the wall! it brought him the first of his two oscars in a career that saw him nominated five times. at acting school. he'd been given that particular award alongside and it did take him a while to get going. real nice meeting you. yeah. he was in his mid 30s by the time of his first big movie. for his role in bonnie and clyde. but the role didn't come naturally. i was popping these guys in the mouth and playing this tough i had never played a role quite that demanding. you get kind of used to it, you know? ..but i'm gonna hurt you. for mississippi burning. now, you either go on the record for us notjust the black kids. but there was more to him than that. of the royal tenenbaums, he was a versatile actor who excelled at playing the ordinary guy. and while he may have lacked traditional film idol good looks, he was undoubtedly a star. welcome the programme. i don't know acting school don't know which acting sch

. >> in our pop culture lead remembering gene hackman, the two time oscar winner, and his wife betsy arakawa were found dead in their new mexico home wednesday along with one of their dogs. the every man actor starred in seminal classics like what you just saw, hoosiers, the french connection, bonnie and clyde. now, authorities are investigating the cause of their deaths. cnn's josh campbell reports. >> going to work this case, they're going to look at every aspect, um, and, and figure out, try to figure out the exact cause. and again, i think the autopsy is going to be key. and the toxicology. tonight, an investigation is underway into the death of two time oscar winner gene hackman. the 95 year old hollywood icon was found dead wednesday inside his new mexico home, along with his wife betsy arakawa, and a dog, according to officials. circumstances which the santa fe county sheriff's office called suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation. it's concerning that every every, uh, everyone in the house, including the dog, um, is deceased. deputies were c

actor gene hackman, his wife, classical pianist betsy arakawa, and. their dog were found dead yesterday. at their. >> home in. >> new mexico. >> hackman was 95 years old. his wife was just 64 years old. authorities do. >> not suspect foul. >> play, but they have. >> launched an investigation. >> nbc's gadi. >> schwartz has a look. >> back. >> at gene. >> hackman's life. >> and legacy. >> reporter if the car chase scene in the french connection set the gold standard for all hollywood chases to follow, then it star gene hackman has come to define what a true actor is. >> armed with. >> the uncanny ability to vanish into any role, hackman drew from within to put nuance into all the tough guy roles he portrayed. >> i popeye's here. >> is that gun just. >> for show. a child of a broken home who lied about his age so he could join the marines. hackman worked many odd jobs, all to finance auditions. >> every day was. it was like. >> a new challenge. it was going out and trying. >> to get that job. >> and trying to and. >> doing those auditions. >> and i. >>