Morgan Freeman Honors “Dear Friend” Gene Hackman at Oscars’ In Memoriam: “Our Community Lost a Giant”
"Gene always said, 'I don't think about legacy. I just hope people remember me as someone who tried to do good work,'" Freeman said of his 'Unforgiven' and 'Under Suspicion' co-star.
Gene Hackman Honored by Morgan Freeman at Oscars 2025, 4 Days After Actor Is Found Dead: 'I Lost a Dear Friend'
Gene Hackman was honored at the Oscars 2025 by friend Morgan Freeman, four days after he and wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their New Mexico home
Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say
Gene Hackman's and wife Betsy Arakawa's cause of death revealed. Here's what we know.
Timeline of the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife: What we know
The mystery surrounding the death of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, has riveted the nation for much of the past 10 days - and even after authorities released the cause of deaths on Friday,
Morgan Freeman tribute to Gene Hackman at Oscars honors Academy Award-winning actor after death
Hackman's colleague and friend Morgan Freeman gave a brief tribute to the actor before the Oscars' in memoriam segment.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
Morgan Freeman Gives Heartfelt Oscars Tribute to Gene Hackman: ‘I Lost a Dear Friend… A Man Whose Gifts Elevated Everyone’s Work’
Gene Hackman was honored at the Academy Awards by his 'Unforgiven' co-star Morgan Freeman: "Our community lost a giant. And I lost a dear friend."
Freeman praises Gene Hackman, Goldberg and Winfrey give love to Quincy Jones in Oscars tributes
The Oscars included a somber elegy for Gene Hackman and a joyful tribute to Quincy Jones. Morgan Freeman paid tribute to his “Unforgiven” co-star Hackman, calling him a “giant” and “dear friend."
Morgan Freeman leads Oscars 'In Memoriam' with Gene Hackman tribute, plus Gena Rowlands, James Earl Jones, and more
Morgan Freeman led the Oscars' 'In Memoriam' tribute to Gene Hackman this year, which included Gena Rowlands, David Lynch, and James Earl Jones among the other honorees.
Morgan Freeman leads Oscars tribute to 'dear friend' Gene Hackman
Actor Morgan Freeman has led tributes at the annual Academy Awards ceremony to fellow Hollywood star Gene Hackman, whose death last month is under police investigation."This week, our community lost a giant and I lost a dear friend,
Gene Hackman honored by Morgan Freeman at 2025 Oscars after death: ‘Rest in peace, my friend’
Morgan Freeman led an emotional tribute to honor Gene Hackman at the 2025 Oscars — just days after “The French Connection” actor and his wife were discovered dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home.
Morgan Freeman honors ‘dear friend’ Gene Hackman at the Oscars
Freeman, whose friendship with Hackman spans decades, called the late actor a “giant” of the film industry in his homage.