Actor Gene Hackman was found dead at the age of 95. His wife Betsy and their beloved dog were also found passed away with him. Keep reading to get the details on his net worth at the time of death.
What Happened To Gene Hackman?
Gene Hackman and his wife were found yesterday afternoon deceased in their home. At this time, police are saying that no foul play was suspected, but they do not know what happened to the couple. Reports say that there is an “active investigation” into their death at this time. Very little information has come out.
Hackman was living a very secluded, retired life in Santa Fe, New Mexico before his death. He was not seen out much and seemed to just enjoy life at home with his wife and dog.
The statement from police reads as follows:
“On February 26, 2025 at approximately 1:45 p.m., Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an address on Old Sunset Trail in Hyde Park where Gene Hackman, 95 and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, and a dog were found deceased.
Foul play is not suspected as a factor in those deaths at this time however exact cause of death has not been determined. This is an active and ongoing investigation by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office.”
Gene Hackman’s Net Worth At Time Of Death
Gen’s net worth at his time of death is something that interests his fans. He retired from acting in 2004 and then moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Mirror shared details about his net worth at his time of death. He had a movie career from 1964 until 2004, starring in several famous movies. Gene was known for The Birdcage, Hoosiers and more huge movies during his career.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Gene Hackman was worth a large amount at his time of death. His net worth was around $80 million, which was earned from his years in acting. Gene is also the author of three books.
This is not a surprising net worth considering his career. Gene starred in over 100 roles during his time acting. He actually joined the military at the age of 16 but had to lie about his age to do it. He spent a few years in the military and then after getting out started to do acting.
Back in 2004, Gene filmed his final movie. It was four years later in 2008 that he actually announced that he would be retiring. He hasn’t done any movies or acting since then and has just lived a very secluded life in New Mexico with his wife of over 30 years. Gene has three children from a previous marriage.
In March of 2024, Gene Hackman was spotted out in public and he had lost some weight and looked very frail. He wasn’t seen out often at all.
Are you surprised to hear that Gene Hackman still had such a great net worth at his time of death? Do you feel like foul play might have been involved in his passing? Sound off in the comments below on your thoughts.
