Morgan Freeman Honors 'Generous Performer' Gene Hackman at 2025 Oscars After His Sudden Death: 'Rest in Peace, My Friend'

Morgan Freeman set to honour his late friend Gene Hackman during 97th Oscars

After he was found dead alongside his wife and their pet dog, Gene Hackman will get a tribute from veteran actor and his lifelong pal Morgan Freeman at this year’s Academy Awards.

Gene Hackman's health was "really slipping" in the months before his death, according to family friends

Gene Hackman's health had been in decline in the months prior to his death, family friends have disclosed.

Gene Hackman's daughter says he was 'in good health' before his death

Gene Hackman's daughter Leslie has said "there was no indication that there was any problem" prior to he and his wife Betsy Arakawa being found dead in their Santa Fe home on Wednesday (26.02.25).