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Gene Hackman, wife, dog found dead at home

Gene Hackman, 95, found dead with wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their dog in New Mexico home; investigation ongoing.

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1 year ago

February 27, 2025

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Gene Hackman, 95, found dead with wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their dog in New Mexico home; investigation ongoing.

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Reclusive actor Gene Hackman, 95, was found dead at home in New Mexico with his wife and dog, prompting an investigation but no signs of foul play. Hackman, celebrated for his film career, retired in 2004 and had largely avoided public life since then.

Reclusive actor Gene Hackman, 95, was found dead in his New Mexico home alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their dog.

Santa Fe authorities reported no immediate signs of foul play, and the cause of death has not been disclosed. Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed an active investigation is underway, with a preliminary death probe in process.

Acting career

Hackman was celebrated for roles in films such as Bonnie and Clyde, Mississippi Burning, and Superman. His impressive career garnered two Oscars, three Golden Globes, and the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2003.

After serving in the Marines at 16, Hackman pursued a degree in journalism and television production at the University of Illinois. He married Arakawa in 1991, but the couple had no children. Hackman has three children from a previous marriage.

His last film role was in the 2004 comedy Welcome to Mooseport, after which he announced his retirement from acting. Following his retirement, he moved to New Mexico and largely stepped away from public life, dealing with some minor health issues.

Authorities have reassured the community that there is no immediate danger while they investigate this tragic incident.

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Iran live updates: Trump claims Khamenei dead as Iran insists he remains in command

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2 hours ago

March 2, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

President Donald Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed
Iran is entering a transitional period, with a three man leadership council temporarily taking control
The U.S. military confirms three American service members were killed in the joint Israeli U.S. operation
The White House says U.S. forces have destroyed and sunk nine Iranian naval ships
Israel and the United States continue strikes on Iranian targets, with Tehran launching missile and drone retaliation across Israel and Gulf states
Shipping, aviation and oil markets have been disrupted, with civilians fleeing major cities amid escalating tensions

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Israel strikes Tehran anew as conflict escalates and global markets react

Israel strikes Tehran after Khamenei’s death; U.S. warns of prolonged conflict as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

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2 hours ago

March 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Israel strikes Tehran after Khamenei’s death; U.S. warns of prolonged conflict as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Israel has launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran, following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned the campaign could last up to a month, framing the operation as a move to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities.

Iran has retaliated with missile attacks, while its Revolutionary Guards claim responsibility for assaults on oil tankers in the Gulf. The escalating hostilities are already disrupting global shipping lanes and air travel, sending shockwaves through international markets.

With reports of the first U.S. casualties emerging and Washington declaring the Tehran operation a success, tensions across the Middle East are intensifying rapidly. The question now is how far this conflict could spread — and at what cost.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran as missiles hit Gulf bases and oil surges

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

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1 day ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

The United States and Israel have launched a sweeping military operation against Iran, striking leadership targets and more than 500 military sites in what President Trump has dubbed Operation Epic Fury.

Explosions have rocked Tehran, with civilians fleeing the capital as U.S. sea and air assets carry out sustained attacks. Washington says the mission is designed to prevent a nuclear armed Iran and has even called on Iranians to rise up against the regime.

Iran has retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases across the region, including in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While many projectiles were intercepted, a U.S. base in Bahrain sustained damage.

Gulf states long seen as stable hubs for global business are now directly in the firing line, raising fears of a wider regional war.

Oil prices are climbing and tankers are diverting from the Strait of Hormuz as markets react to the escalating conflict. U.S. aircraft carriers, advanced fighter jets and missile destroyers remain in position, signalling more strikes could follow.

With global leaders scrambling diplomatically, the world is watching to see whether this spirals further or shifts back to negotiations.