Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were described as private but neighborly by those who got to know them over many years.

Freeman, whose friendship with Hackman spans decades, called the late actor a “giant” of the film industry in his homage.

Gene Hackman was honored at the Academy Awards by his 'Unforgiven' co-star Morgan Freeman: "Our community lost a giant. And I ...

The Oscars included a somber elegy for Gene Hackman and a joyful tribute to Quincy Jones. Morgan Freeman paid tribute to his ...

The Oscars are honoring Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman. The awards celebrated the life and career of the "French ...

As in past years, the In Memoriam segment of Sunday’s Oscar telecast quickly became controversial because of the stars who ...

Morgan Freeman led an emotional tribute to honor Gene Hackman at the 2025 Oscars — just days after “The French Connection” actor and his wife were discovered dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home.

Feb. 26 Vera Anderson/WireImage Gene Hackman’s legacy is being honored at the Oscars 2025. The late actor received a special tribute from longtime friend and former costar Morgan Freeman during ...

Morgan Freeman honored his "Unforgiven" co-star while introducing the Oscars' In Memoriam segment after the actor and his ...