The 'French Connection' and 'Hoosiers' star was found dead, along with his wife and their dog, at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Hackman was 95 when he and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their New Mexico Home on Wednesday, Feb. 26

Celebrities including George Takei paid tribute to Gene Hackman after the legendary actor and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead

Gene Hackman's 'Unforgiven' costars Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman and Frances Fisher are paying tribute to the Oscar winner after he and his wife were found dead on Feb. 26.

John Travolta paid tribute to his 'Get Shorty' costar Gene Hackman after the actor was found dead at age 95 along with his wife Betsy at their home on Feb. 26.

The deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy and their dog is now being described as “suspicious” by authorities.

And he was really difficult, we can say it now, but he was a tough guy. Older, great actors do not give young directors much of a chance. They’re really rough on them,” said Bill Murray.

Gene Hackman's death left other Hollywood figures, including Bill Murray, Francis Ford Coppola and Dustin Hoffman shocked and saddened.

"There has never been a ‘Gene Hackman Type.’ There has only been Gene Hackman. — Actor Tom Hanks on Instagram.