Following Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa's deaths, the couple's longtime friends Barbara Lenihan and Daniel Lenihan spoke out on his "slipping" health leading up to the tragedy.

Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, shared a peaceful and private life, rich in adventure, art and genuine love, before their unexpected deaths, their friends fondly remember.

As cops scramble to piece together what caused the tragic deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, friends of the couple lament how they had become increasingly insular in their final years and even stopped receiving guests.

Much of Hollywood and the general public at large continue to lament the death of legendary actor Gene Hackman as well as his wife, Betsy Arakawa. The couple were found dead, along with their dog, in their New Mexico home this past week,

Daniel and Barbara Lenihan, who said they had known the couple for over 30 years, claim that Gene Hackman had become increasingly “homebound.”

The jarring, mysterious death of Gene Hackman marks a tragic end to one of the truly great actors of his generation. Found at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, alongside the body of his wife of 34 years,

The investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, continues after they were found dead in the New Mexico home.

Hollywood icon Gene Hackman was believed to be struggling in his final few months, with his wife Betsy Arakawa trying to keep him as active and engaged as possible

Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden shared his theory on the "unusual" circumstances that may have led to the deaths of Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog.