Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman (“The French Connection” and “The Unforgiven”) last appeared on screen in the films “Runaway Jury” (2003) and “Welcome to Mooseport” (2004). He retired from Hollywood to his retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his wife of 34 years, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa. Hackman became a co-author with Daniel Lenihan of period fiction, penning three novels: “Wake of the Perdido Star,” “Justice for None,” and “Escape from Andersonville.”
Hackman and Arakawa were part of the fabric of the Santa Fe community and rarely ventured from their retreat save for choosing to support artist friends. This 2022 Instagram post is from the account of actor, writer, and radio host Seth Rudetsky.
