In March last year, a frail-looking Gene Hackman clung onto the arm of his wife as they made their way to a local restaurant. It was the first time the couple had been seen in public for over 20 years.

Celebrated actors love to say they are “retiring” from Hollywood. But no one left it all behind quite like Gene Hackman.

Investigators are searching for answers after Hollywood giant Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead at their home under suspicious circumstances; What we know about the deaths; What was Hackman famous for?

See photos of the late Gene Hackman through the years in our tribute to the acclaimed actor's life and career, including his roles in films like 'Unforgiven,' 'The French Connection,' and 'The Royal Tenenbaums.

A local caretaker was horrified when he stopped by Gene Hackman’s home Wednesday afternoon and found the Hollywood legend and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, motionless on the floor. “They’re not moving—just send somebody out here really quick!