The legendary Hollywood star, Gene Hackman, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The couple, who had been married since 1991, was found along with their dog. According to local media, there are no signs of criminal activity.

Santa Fe County Sheriff Aidan Mendoza did not provide information on the cause of death for Hackman and his wife, nor did he mention when they might have passed away, when asked by reporters.

Hackman turned 95 at the end of January. In recent years, he lived quite reclusively with his wife, and had not appeared in a film since 2004, when he played Monroe “Eagle” Cole in the satirical political comedy Welcome to Mooseport.

The actor became widely known when he starred in the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde, and went on to appear in a series of beloved movies and TV shows, including Superman, The French Connection, and Get Shorty, among others.

In 2004, he announced his retirement from acting. He packed up his things, moved from Los Angeles to the peaceful New Mexico – and never looked back.

Initially, some thought that his sudden decision was related to his marriage. However, the Oscar-winning actor retired from his career due to the intense stress he was experiencing, which became dangerous when he began to show signs of heart problems.

Last year, Hackman and his 63-year-old wife were seen in public for the first time in two decades. Hackman was photographed holding his wife’s hand for support after the couple enjoyed a meal at Pappadeaux’s Seafood Kitchen in Santa Fe.

The two-time Oscar-winning actor and Arakawa appeared to be in good spirits as they left the restaurant together.

Born in California on January 30, 1930, the actor enlisted in the army by falsely stating his age at 16 and served for 4.5 years.

After his military service, he returned to California and, after living for a while in New York, decided to pursue a career in acting.