Mar 02, 2025 06:42 PM IST
Oscars to honor Gene Hackman with tribute by Morgan Freeman, reflecting on their decades-long friendship and the late actor’s cinematic legacy.
This Sunday night, the Oscars will honour the legendary Gene Hackman, a titan of cinema whose remarkable career has left an indelible mark on film. In a heartfelt tribute, fellow actor and long-time friend Morgan Freeman will take the stage to reflect on Hackman’s extraordinary contributions to the screen, celebrating a friendship that spans decades.
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Morgan Freeman to honour Gene Hackman at Oscars
According to the word spread by one of Hackman’s kin, the family was informed about the late actor’s In Memorium segment and Freeman will be involved in it. The two legendary actors shared the screen in Clint Eastwood’s iconic film Unforgiven, earning Hackman his second Academy Award. While Freeman did not get a nod for his role in the film, he did earn himself a golden statue for Million Dollar Baby in 2005, as reported by The Mirror US.
Hackman and Freeman were again spotted on the screen in 2000 for Under Suspicion. The film also marked one of the final credits for Freeman before he retired from his acting career in 2004. According to TMZ, despite the homage segment for Hackman, his family will not be present at the Oscars ceremony in 2025 after the actor and his wife Betsy Arakawa’s death.
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Updates on Hackman and Betsy’s death investigation
The circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths of Hackman, his wife Betsy, and their beloved dog continue to stir confusion and unease. On Friday, Santa Fe authorities shed light on the possibility that Hackman’s pacemaker may have malfunctioned on February 17, potentially marking the day of his passing. While toxicology results are still pending, the couple have been cleared of carbon monoxide poisoning, as confirmed by the medical examiner, as reported by Irish Star.
However, a chilling revelation this morning added a haunting twist to the story: the couple’s dog was found mummified in a bathroom closet, a disturbing discovery that raises more questions than answers.
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