Gene Hackman has earned his place in Hollywood history as one of the greatest character actors of all time. Working alongside movie legends like William Friedkin, Clint Eastwood, and Richard Donner, the actor has brought an impressive degree of depth and range to the big screen.

Actor Gene Hackman passed away last month, about a week after his wife and caretaker Betsy Arakawa as both of their bodies were found in their Santa Fe home. With both Hackman and Arakawa passing away around the same time, Hackman's family now faces a rather heartbreaking problem.

If it takes a village to raise a happy child, how many people does it take to give their elderly, infirm father a dignified death?

Hollywood is now mourning actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63, who passed away in February this year. The actor, who won two Oscars, was a big movie star with over 100 acting credits.

It's been nearly a week since officials revealed the cause of death for actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, but the case remains open as a few unanswered questions still remain. Hackman, 95,

Heartbreaking new details on how late legendary actor Gene Hackman was found by first responders have been revealed.