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Francis Ford Coppola and Star Trek actor George Takei leads the heartfelt tributes to 'one of the true giants of the screen' Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa after the couple were found dead in their Santa Fe home

Tributes have began pouring in for Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa following the news of their deaths on Thursday.

Meanwhile, appearing on Good Morning Britain as the news broke, Lorraine shared: 'That is a real shocker, I was just reading about what an amazing actor he is, when you think of the movies that he's been in...French Connection, everybody remembers that! Legendary Hollywood star Gene Hackman, pictured in the 1971 film The French Connection, and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe home Amid the shock news, comedian Dara O'Briain [pictured] and presenter Lorraine Kelly were among the famous names leading the heartfelt tributes for the star and his partner

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