Gene Hackman's 911 caller distraught over couple's mysterious death, says they treated people 'like gold'
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Jesse Kesler, the man who made the urgent 911 call after finding the bodies of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa, is still distraught over the couple's mysterious deaths. Kesler, who knew the couple well, declined to describe what he saw when he arrived at the actor's home and made the grisly discovery on Feb. 26, but told Fox News Digital that he is "heartbroken." The owner of MudCity Builders in Santa Fe, he served as a personal contractor for Hackman and Arakawa for over 16 years.
Gene Hackman's costar Gary Sinise says star was living 'quiet life' outside Hollywood before mysterious death
Gary Sinise is just as shocked as the rest of the world after learning about the deaths of his former co-star Gene Hackman, Hackman's wife Betsy and their dog. The Santa Fe County (New Mexico) Sheriff's office told Fox News Digital early Thursday morning, "On February 26, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an address on Old Sunset Trail in Hyde Park, where Gene Hackman, 95 and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, and a dog were found deceased." Sinise, who worked with Hackman in the 1995 film "The Quick and the Dead," told Fox News Digital he woke up early on Thursday and immediately saw the news of Hackman's death. The "CSI: NY" star had several questions.
Gene Hackman's business partner recalls hilarious way actor paid off bet
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – While Gene Hackman's longtime business partner Dough Lanham awaits answers regarding the legendary actor's mysterious death, he is left with fond memories, including the time the Oscar winner settled a golf bet with a toolbox full of pennies. During an interview with Fox News Digital, Dough Lanham explained that the mysterious deaths have him asking a lot of questions and yearning for answers. Authorities have said Hackman and Arakawa had been dead for several days when they were discovered in their secluded home, but have not released a cause of death.
Harrison Ford withdraws from Oscars ceremony after shingles diagnosis
Harrison Ford will no longer be presenting at the Academy Awards this Sunday after he was diagnosed with shingles, according to several reports. The 82-year-old actor is doing well and resting following the diagnosis on Friday, Entertainment Weekly reported. Shingles is a painful rash illness that happens when the virus that causes chickenpox reactivates in a person’s body after they’ve had chickenpox, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
'Grey's Anatomy' star Kate Walsh shares 'very subtle' warning signs ahead of brain tumor diagnosis
"Grey's Anatomy" star Kate Walsh is opening up about a health scare she faced years ago. During a recent appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show," the 57-year-old actress recalled being diagnosed with a noncancerous brain tumor in 2015 and shared how the experience changed her approach to health. "Thankfully, it turned out to be benign, so I was very, very fortunate," Walsh said.
Alec Baldwin, Billy Baldwin 'battling' with brothers over political differences
Billy Baldwin admits it "used to be a lot easier" to keep the peace in their famous family, and says he and his brothers are "battling." As the second-youngest of the four Baldwin brothers, Billy told Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo on his "Arroyo Grande" podcast this week that they "try" to put politics aside, but aren’t always successful. "We live in a new age," Billy told Arroyo in the pod
Tatum O'Neal rips father Ryan O'Neal after he cut her out of will: ‘Keep it’
Tatum O’Neal shared her scathing reaction to being cut out of her late father Ryan O'Neal's will. For most of her life, the 61-year-old actress had a famously turbulent relationship with the actor, who died at the age of 82 from congestive heart failure in 2023. During a recent interview with Variety, O'Neal revealed that she only learned that Ryan had disinherited her after his death and gave a candid response to the snub. "Keep it, motherf-----," O'Neal said.
Cher’s ‘f--- you’ Oscars look, Angelina Jolie's sky-high slit: iconic Academy Awards dresses
Hollywood's biggest night for movie accolades is also a night to remember for fashion. Every year, Hollywood's brightest stars gather at the Dolby Theater for the Academy Awards to honor the best performances and movies of the year. Fashion enthusiasts look forward to the event each year to see what their favorite stars will wear to the big night. Some looks have stood the test of time, and continue to be talked about many years after they were first seen on the red carpet, whether they were worn by Cher or Nicole Kidman.
Gene Hackman, wife found dead in sprawling Santa Fe estate: what the investigation tells us so far
A criminal investigation into the death of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, launched Wednesday after New Mexico authorities found the couple and one of their dogs dead in their Santa Fe home. Detectives believe that the circumstances surrounding the death of Hackman and his wife, a classical pianist, are suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation. Officials confirmed no external trauma was seen on either Hackman or Arakawa, and the case remains open pending autopsy and toxicology results.
Alec Baldwin's wife, Hilaria, stormed after comedian after star threatened to snap his neck: 'Down for him'
Alec Baldwin's No. 1 protector, wife Hilaria Baldwin, came to his defense Sunday after the Emmy Award-winning actor threatened to physically harm a comedian. Jason Scoop exclusively told Fox News Digital that he had no idea his life was in danger before he attempted to speak to the "Beetlejuice" star outside the actor's home in Manhattan.