
A file photo of Jean Hackman accepts her Oscar for the best actor at the 44th Academy Awards at Los Angeles on 10 April 1972. Photo Credit: AP
Director Francis Ford Copola, actor Viola Davis, director Paul Paag and actor-director Clint Eastwood are among those who paid tribute to the gene hackman after his death at the age of 95 years. Hackman, his wife Batsi Arkawa and his dog were found dead in his New Mexico house, officials said on Thursday.
“The disadvantage of a great artist always causes both mourning and celebration: Jean Hackman, a great actor, inspiring and fantastic in his work and complexity, I mourn his loss, and celebrate his existence and contribution.” – Francis Ford Copola on Instagram.

“There was no fine actor compared to genes. Intense and comfortable. There was never a wrong note. He was also a dear friend whom I will miss a lot.” Actor-director Clint Eastwood in a statement.
“He was a hard walnut, gene hackman, but he was really good and he was really difficult. Like, we could say it now, but he was a difficult boy because he was not a chance to the old great actor young directors. They are really fat.” – Bill Murray, remembering them. The Associated Press How Hackman worked on set on Thursday Royal tennabums“When many are involved, other artists did not nail the scene.” He was a great actor. “He was a great actor.”
“We have lost a true legend. The magnificent gene hackman has passed away. A man whose talent breathed. Growing in his films was a complete thrill for me. In every role, his remarkable facility and inspecting humanity were meant to see something. Whatever he was in the film, he made it better. One force of nature is not like any other and as if there will be no one like it. ” – Actor Carrie Elves.
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“The Greatest,” – Director Edgar Right On X“So terrible. Jean was an inspiration for many of us who love films. So many spectacular roles. Their performance in Conversation Alone I saw acting and what can the actor bring in one role. Such a wonderful career. Mr. Hackman. ” – Director Paul Fig on X,
“Loved you in everything! Conversation, French connection, Poosidon adventure, Unprofessional —To weak yet. You were one of the great ones. God bless those who loved you. Relax, sir. ” – Actor Viola Davis on Instagram,
“One of the best, very, very, best, has passed. Whatever you wanted to know and learn about screen acting crafts, can be found in any performance, any performance, any of his performances, actor Steve Tousent wrote Instagram,
“I have been crushed by the sudden death of Jean Hackman and his wife Batsi Arkawa (and his dog). Crushed. He was always one of my favorite. There are not many people who defeat their drums as they did. May the soul peace. ” – Actor Josh Brolin Instagram“A very sad day for the family of cinema.” – Antonio Banderus on X,
Published – February 28, 2025 11:41 am IST