The death of Gene Hackman causes dismay in the film world. More and more prominent voices from the entertainment industry appreciate the late actor – including the largest living cinema legends of our time.
Dustin Hoffmann remembers time together
Active colleague Dustin Hoffman, who knew Hackman at a young age, said deeply moved: “I met Gene in the drama school on Pasadena Playhouse when he was 19 and I was 19. We played congas on the roof and wanted to be like our hero Marlon Brando. And Gene was like Brando – he brought something completely new into our craft. ”
Hoffman recalled that Hackman was expelled from the drama school because he had “no talent”. “He was so good that they throw him out. He was powerful, subtle, brilliant – a giant among the actors. “
Gene Hackman: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman and many others mourn
Western legend Clint Eastwood praised Hackman :: “There was no better actor than genes. Intensely and instinctively. Never a wrong grade. He was also a dear friend that I will miss very much. “
Morgan Freeman remembered the collaboration with Hackman and wrote: “Quiet in peace, my friend. As one of the personal highlights of my career, I call the cooperation with Gene Hackman in Under Suspicion – murderous game (2000). He was incredibly gifted. “
Francis Ford Coppola recognizes Hackman
Francis Ford Coppola mourned in an Instagram post about Hackman: “The loss of a great artist is always a reason to mourn and celebrate: Gene Hackman, a great actor, inspiring and great in his work and complexity, I mourn for him and celebrate his existence and his contribution.”
The legendary comedian Mel Brooks remembered how Hackman for a role in Young Frankenstein According to: “I was privileged to know Gene Hackman because he played tennis with another genes – genes wild – tennis. And this genes told him about a small role called ‘The Blind Hermit’ in our film Young Frankenstein. He asked: ‘Do you think that would let me play? I’ve always wanted to make a comedy. ‘ Needless to Say, I was overjoyed and he was perfect. “
Antonio Banderas also spoke up. “A very sad day for the family of cinema. Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa died. My condolences to friends, family and cinema lovers. “
Viola Davis praised him with the words: “Taff and yet vulnerable. They were one of the really big ones. God bless everyone who loved them. “
“There has never been a ‘Gene Hackman Type’. There were always only gene Hackman, ”writes Tom Hanks.
Gene Hackman: Details about his death
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found lifeless on Wednesday afternoon (February 26) in their property in Santa Fe Summit. The Oscar-winning actor was 95 years old, his wife died at the age of 63.
Santa Fe County’s sheriff confirmed the couple’s death on Thursday (February 27). According to the authorities, there has been no evidence of external influences so far.
In recent years, Hackman and Arakawa have largely withdrawn from the public and have lived on a ranch in New Mexico. While Arakawa worked as a classic pianist, Hackman increasingly devoted herself to painting and writing.