New York Post

Gene Hackman’s friend and legendary NYPD mentor, 91 — the last living ‘French Connection’ detective

The death of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman saddened millions — and a legendary ex-NYPD detective who tutored him in his most famous screen role in “The French Connection” is feeling his loss more than ...
Variety

Gene Hackman’s Career in Photos: From ‘The French Connection’ to ‘Superman’ and More

Gene Hackman, who was found dead at 95 alongside his wife at their Santa Fe, N.M. home on Feb. 26, was considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. He won two Oscars over a career spanning ...
The Associated Press

Gene Hackman, found dead at 95, was one of Hollywood’s most respected actors

Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and ...
NBC 10 Philadelphia

Gene Hackman, two-time Oscar-winning actor, found dead alongside wife and dog

Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor whose gruff but soulful turns in classics like “The French Connection,” “The Conversation” and “Unforgiven” made him one of the most respected performers in ...
AOL

Gene Hackman wanted to be remembered as a ‘decent actor.’ He far surpassed that with these roles

Gene Hackman knew how he wanted to be remembered. “As a decent actor,” he told GQ in 2011. “As someone who tried to portray what was given to them in an honest fashion.” His career is now being ...
WBUR

Singular screen legend Gene Hackman celebrated at local cinemas

Gene Hackman in director William Friedkin's 1971 film "The French Connection." (Courtesy 20th Century-Fox/Photofest) A couple of months ago, the Coolidge Corner ...
WRAL

Gene Hackman wanted to be remembered as a ‘decent actor.’ He far surpassed that with these roles

“As a decent actor,” he told GQ in 2011. “As someone who tried to portray what was given to them in an honest fashion.” His career is now being reflected upon as the 95-year-old actor, his wife Betsy ...