______ Passed Away Today, RIP (1 Viewer)

[Mrs. Rannous]

Why would they need a search warrant?

It would be just a general one so they can make sure nothing untoward happened. No one wants random people going through their house.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

I still remember that last 5 minutes of Uncommon Valor where he learns the fate of his son.
Fantastic acting that elevates a fairly average film to something much better, like a Hall of Fame QB.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

We really like The Quick and the Dead. Lots of good stuff here.

 

[identikit]

Narrow Margin is a pretty unknown Hackman film.

So good

 

[Ilov80s]

Night Moves is arguably his best performance imo. That ending is shocking no matter how many times I see it.

 

[Ilov80s]

Narrow Margin is a pretty unknown Hackman film.

So good

I have to get around to that. The original is one of the best B movies ever made.

 

[DocHolliday]

Gene Hackman, 95

Gene Hackman and pianist wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home with their dog

The Oscar-winning star of The French Connection, The Conversation, Superman and The Poseidon Adventure has died, along with his classical musician wife, according to a Santa Fe sheriff

www.theguardian.com

I can't remember any role he played where he didn't dominate. All time great.

I just watched The Conversation recently, he’s incredible in that. RIP

He was incredible in just about every film he did. Top 5 favorite actor for me. RIP

Yep and they don’t cast leading actors like him anymore. Had that average guy look, actually looked his age. We need to bring that back.

He was an average looking guy but is easily one of the greatest actors. Shows what great talent can do. He was a unique guy. Even his voice was unique. You hear one word and know it’s him.

 

[TripItUp]

Arguably the best sports movie of all time.

Arguably the best superhero movie of all time.

Arguably the best Western of all time.

Put him on Mount Rushmore.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Mr and Mrs Hackman died 2 weeks ago apparently, police found he and his wife in a "mummified" state
Pills strewn across the floor, guess at 95 it was his time and Mrs wanted to leave with him
She was just 64 yrs old

 

[Joe Schmo]

If it was what they wanted you at least get to go out on your own terms.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

These are just reports in the news but Gene was found on the mud floor kitchen, possibly fell suddenly could have died from that fall
Mrs Hackman was found in the bathroom with pills strewn about and the poor dog was found dead in the bathroom closet

-This was told to reporters by the Sheriff after he entered the house
I had assumed they found the bodies together along with the dog

 

[northern exposure]

Someone would have a real hard time trying to convince me that we've had a better film actor than Gene Hackman.

Robert Duvall comes to mind but I think they're both on that Mount Rushmore.

Can't argue with those two,but Dustin Hoffman should get some consideration.

 

[matttyl]

Someone would have a real hard time trying to convince me that we've had a better film actor than Gene Hackman.

Robert Duvall comes to mind but I think they're both on that Mount Rushmore.

That's a great pull, zam.

And he doesn’t live too far from you. Great guy who I’ve met a few times.

 

[matttyl]

My wife and I made up a game where you look up an actor on the IMDB app, and attempt to name the four “known for” movies that appear. What’s so amazing about Hackman’s four (The French Connection, The Royal Tenenbaums, Unforgiven, and The Conversation) isn’t just that he nailed each one, but also that they span 30 years -including two Oscar winners more than 20 years apart.

 

[matttyl]

Someone would have a real hard time trying to convince me that we've had a better film actor than Gene Hackman.

Robert Duvall comes to mind but I think they're both on that Mount Rushmore.

Can't argue with those two,but Dustin Hoffman should get some consideration.

As should the likes of Nicholson, DeNiro, Pacino, Daniel Day-Lewis (honestly, he’s incredible), Hopkins, and Denzel. It really comes down to personal preference at this tier. Point is, we all lost a great one in Gene. RIP.

 

[El Floppo]

These are just reports in the news but Gene was found on the mud floor kitchen, possibly fell suddenly could have died from that fall
Mrs Hackman was found in the bathroom with pills strewn about and the poor dog was found dead in the bathroom closet

-This was told to reporters by the Sheriff after he entered the house
I had assumed they found the bodies together along with the dog

So murder suicide by the wife after finding Gene dead. She locks the dog up to die and kills herself... At least based on this. Hopefully not. Pretty awful.

Eta... Disregard. Dog not dead in a closet.

 

[matttyl]

Arguably the best sports movie of all time.

Hoosiers or The Replacements?

Hint - neither is a wrong answer here.

 

[matttyl]

These are just reports in the news but Gene was found on the mud floor kitchen, possibly fell suddenly could have died from that fall
Mrs Hackman was found in the bathroom with pills strewn about and the poor dog was found dead in the bathroom closet

-This was told to reporters by the Sheriff after he entered the house
I had assumed they found the bodies together along with the dog

So murder suicide by the wife after finding Gene dead. She locks the dog up to die and kills herself... At least based on this. Hopefully not. Pretty awful.

Of note, two other dogs found on property alive.

 

[El Floppo]

These are just reports in the news but Gene was found on the mud floor kitchen, possibly fell suddenly could have died from that fall
Mrs Hackman was found in the bathroom with pills strewn about and the poor dog was found dead in the bathroom closet

-This was told to reporters by the Sheriff after he entered the house
I had assumed they found the bodies together along with the dog

So murder suicide by the wife after finding Gene dead. She locks the dog up to die and kills herself... At least based on this. Hopefully not. Pretty awful.

Of note, two other dogs found on property alive.

And an article said the dead dog was found in the same room or near her, as well as a live dog. Not in a closet. Maybe the dog ate some pills...

And they ruled out CO poisoning as the from door was open and house well ventilated (and no apparent signs, whatever those might be)

eta: I should've held off about the dogs and facts.... now seeing a report the dead dog WAS in a closet.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Someone would have a real hard time trying to convince me that we've had a better film actor than Gene Hackman.

Robert Duvall comes to mind but I think they're both on that Mount Rushmore.

That's a great pull, zam.

And he doesn’t live too far from you. Great guy who I’ve met a few times.

Middletown. I have seen him at the Foster's Grille in Marhsall a few times.

 

[Scoresman]

Would dogs survive two weeks without food/water? Wouldnt they start eating the bodies? This is all really morbid.

 

[Zeppelin]

Arguably the best sports movie of all time.

Arguably the best superhero movie of all time.

Arguably the best Western of all time.

Put him on Mount Rushmore.

One thing about the truly great actors...they can play any role and excel at all of them. Gene Hackman did just that.

 

[Nigel]

Would dogs survive two weeks without food/water? Wouldnt they start eating the bodies? This is all really morbid.

there's a saying about a difference between loyalty of dogs and cats being one would eat their owners once dead, eater being the cat. Not sure if true.

That aside, horrible situation all-around. RIP Mr & Mrs Hackman and dog.

 

[Wingnut]

Their 2 other dogs were found alive on the property - one inside and one outside.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Would dogs survive two weeks without food/water? Wouldnt they start eating the bodies? This is all really morbid.

there's a saying about a difference between loyalty of dogs and cats being one would eat their owners once dead, eater being the cat. Not sure if true.

That aside, horrible situation all-around. RIP Mr & Mrs Hackman and dog.

There have been cases of dogs doing the same.

 

[GregR]

"Heart."
"I... I'm sorry?"
"We gotta have heart."
"Can you elaborate on that?"
"Miles and miles of heart."

 

[Runkle]

Would dogs survive two weeks without food/water? Wouldnt they start eating the bodies? This is all really morbid.

Maybe the one dog ate the dropped pills?

 

[Don Quixote]

Would dogs survive two weeks without food/water? Wouldnt they start eating the bodies? This is all really morbid.

Maybe they had one of those automatic dog food dispensers?

 

[GregR]

NBC news: Deceased dog was in a kennel. Dog in the bathroom, and one outside were alive still.

 

[TennesseeJed]

now seeing a report the dead dog WAS in a closet.

NTTAWWT

 

[JohnnyU]

I liked a lot of his movies. One of his lesser known movies I loved was Bat 21.

 

[GregR]

I liked a lot of his movies. One of his lesser known movies I loved was Bat 21.

Yes, that's a good one. Way back when, Reader's Digest had the true story that was based on, which is worth if a read if you can hunt it up.

 

[dickey moe]

All-time great actor. He was awesome in The Royal Tennenbaums. What a weird tragedy all-around. RIP

 

[GregR]

Firing up "Hoosiers".

 

[the moops]

So murder suicide by the wife after finding Gene dead.

Where is the murder part of this?

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Firing up "Hoosiers".

There we go, that's what we need to do, watch one of his movies, any of them this weekend will work
There are so many films to choose from

 

[El Floppo]

So murder suicide by the wife after finding Gene dead.

Where is the murder part of this?

I was talking about the dog, if she killed herself while it was locked up with no escape.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Someone would have a real hard time trying to convince me that we've had a better film actor than Gene Hackman.

Robert Duvall comes to mind but I think they're both on that Mount Rushmore.

That's a great pull, zam.

And he doesn’t live too far from you. Great guy who I’ve met a few times.

Middletown. I have seen him at the Foster's Grille in Marhsall a few times.

Sorry, it's Middleburg - not Middletown. He's got a ranch out there. He's a tiny guy.

 

[Zeppelin]

Colin Powell passed away.

EDIT: In 2021. I thought he had already passed but when I saw that I figured I thought wrong.

Sorry about that.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

Colin Powell passed away.

On 18 October 2021.
Is there a different Colin Powell?

 

[Zeppelin]

Colin Powell passed away.

On 18 October 2021.
Is there a different Colin Powell?

Yikes, I just saw that and edited my post. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[JohnnyU]

So murder suicide by the wife after finding Gene dead.

Where is the murder part of this?

I was talking about the dog, if she killed herself while it was locked up with no escape.

I heard there were multiple dogs that weren't dead, but I could be mistaken.

 

[kupcho1]

Colin Powell passed away.

EDIT: In 2021. I thought he had already passed but when I saw that I figured I thought wrong.

Sorry about that.

Update

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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[El Floppo]

Is anybody thinking, like my wife, that Hackman's wife killed him- maybe accidentally- which is why she killed herself?

 

[bcat01]

Is anybody thinking, like my wife, that Hackman's wife killed him- maybe accidentally- which is why she killed herself?

I'm thinking he died and she committed suicide and the dog ate the spilled pills.

 

[zamboni]

Is anybody thinking, like my wife, that Hackman's wife killed him- maybe accidentally- which is why she killed herself?

I'm thinking he died and she committed suicide and the dog ate the spilled pills.

This sounds like a plausible explanation sadly.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Is anybody thinking, like my wife, that Hackman's wife killed him- maybe accidentally- which is why she killed herself?

I'm thinking he died and she committed suicide and the dog ate the spilled pills.

yep

 

[El Floppo]

Is anybody thinking, like my wife, that Hackman's wife killed him- maybe accidentally- which is why she killed herself?

I'm thinking he died and she committed suicide and the dog ate the spilled pills.

This sounds like a plausible explanation sadly.

Dead dog was locked in a crate or closet...couldn't have eaten the pills unless fed them.

Wife was in her 60s... I can see the situation as my wife thought...killing herself out of guilt for ending Hackman and forgetting the dog locked in a crate. I get that more than just tossing up her hands as a not-old person and ending it, while leaving 1 or her dogs locked up to die.

Eta... Certainly could've been the latter. I'm imposing the thought that they're dog lovers and wouldn't intentionally murder one of their own.

 

[SWC]

My wife and I made up a game where you look up an actor on the IMDB app, and attempt to name the four “known for” movies that appear. What’s so amazing about Hackman’s four (The French Connection, The Royal Tenenbaums, Unforgiven, and The Conversation) isn’t just that he nailed each one, but also that they span 30 years -including two Oscar winners more than 20 years apart.

how in the name of the big kahuna is hoosiers not on that list take that to the bank brohans

 

[SWC]

it stinks that hackmans legacy will have this bizzare ending he was one of the best and doesnt deserve to have consipiracy crap associated with his death which it now almost certainly will be what a shame still he was a great seems to have lived a decent life and was one heck of an actor take that to the bank bromigos