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With just three days to go until Hollywood's biggest night, the Academy Awards, producers of the Oscars ceremony will be furiously re-editing the In Memoriam package for the inclusion of Gene Hackman.
The two-time Oscar winner was found dead in his home in New Mexico along with his wife and family pet.
The entertainment world is in shock as investigations continue.
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Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead with their dog in their New Mexico home. Ron Galella Collection via Getty
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Hackman was undoubtedly one of the all-time greats.
Starring in Bonnie and Clyde, The French Connection and Superman, when you saw the name Gene Hackman in the credits, you knew it was going to be good.
Tributes are flowing in from around the world.
Tom Hanks said "There has never been a Gene Hackman type. There has only been Gene Hackman", while Francis Ford Coppola said "Gene Hackman was an incredible actor. I mourn his loss and celebrate everything he gave to film".
Viola Davis said "Loved you and everything you did. You were one of the greats. Rest well, sir. Rest in peace. Gene Hackman".
There were even tributes from Prince William, they're coming in from everywhere.
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