Director Francis Ford Coppola, actor Viola Davis, director Paul Feig and actor-director Clint Eastwood are among those who pay tribute to Gene Hackman after his death at 95. Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were found dead in their house in New Mexico, the authorities announced on Thursday.
“The loss of a great artist, both for mourning and celebration: Gene Hackman a great actor, inspiring and magnificent in his work and his complexity, I cry his loss and famous his existence and his contribution.” – Francis Ford Coppola on Instagram.
“There was no finer than Gene actor. Intense and instinctive. Never a false note. He was also a dear friend who will miss a lot.” – The actor-director Clint Eastwood in a press release.
“It was a hard nut, Gene Hackman, but it was really good and it was really difficult. For example, we can say it now, but it was a hard guy because the big older players do not give young directors much chance. They are really difficult on them. ” – Bill Murray, telling the Associated Press on Thursday how Hackman worked on the set of” Royal Tenenbaums “, in particular by taking several taking when other artists did not nail the scene.” He was great. He was a big actor.
“There has never been a” type of hackman gene “. There was only Gene Hackman. Actor Tom Hanks on Instagram.
“We have lost a real legend. The magnificent Hackman gene has died. A man whose breath of talent was immeasurable. Growing up on his films was an absolute shiver for me. Observing your installations and humanity remarkable for each role was something to see. Whatever the film he was in, he improved. A force of nature like no other and as such, there will never be another like him. ” – Actor Cary Elwes.
“The biggest …” – Director Edgar Wright on x.
“So horrible. Gene was such an inspiration for so many of us who love films. So many brilliant roles. His performance in “The Conversation” alone changed the way I looked at the theater and what the actors could bring to a role. An incredible career. RIP M. Hackman. – Director Paul Feig on X.
“You liked it in everything!” “The conversation”, “The French Connection”, “The Poseidon Adventure”, “Unforgiven” – difficult but vulnerable. You were one of the grown -ups. May God bless those who loved you. Rest well, sir. ” – Actor Viola Davis on Instagram.
“One of the best, one of the very, very, the best, has passed. Everything you always wanted to know and learn about the profession of screen actor could be found in any of his performances.” French connection. “” Crimson Tide “,” the conversation “. Gosh! I could continue … a master. Actor Steve Toussaint on Instagram.
“I am crushed by the sudden death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa (and their dog). Crushed. He has always been one of my favorites. Few of those who beat their own drum like him. Rest in peace.” – Actor Josh Brolin on Instagram.
“A very sad day for the cinema family.” – Antonio Banderas on X.
“Gene Hackman was perhaps known to have played the” hard-toast “, including the Jimmy hard-flicked cop” Popeye “Doyle in” The French Connection “and the Supervillain Lex Luthor in” Superman “, but he had a soft heart for animals. By joining Peta to oppose a plan aimed at using 200 chimpanzees “retired” in experiences to save a pair of stray dogs who walked on the set of “replacements”, Hackman used his remarkable gifts to make the world a nicer place for everyone. – The main vice -president of PETA, Lisa Lange, in a press release.