Remembering Gene Hackman

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on February 26, 2025

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Gene Hackman died in Santa Fe on February 26, 2025 at the age of 95. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Fans of Gene Hackman (Superman, The French Connection, Bonnie and Clyde, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Hackman, a cultural icon

Born in San Bernardino on January 30, 1930, Gene Hackman's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Hackman was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1967 he touched the hearts of millions as Buck Barrow in ‘Bonnie and Clyde’. His legacy will continue to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

Although Gene Hackman is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Gene Hackman.