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Gene Hackman’s gut-wrenching confession about his children before his death – ‘It was very tough’

Gene Hackman had three children and made a heartbreaking confession about their relationship before he died

Gene Hackman admitted he wasn’t there for his children when his career got in the way (Oscars/YouTube)The legendary actor, his wife Betsy and their dog were tragically found dead in their home in New Mexico on Wednesday. The French Connection actor had a strained relationship with his kids, with Gene Hackman admitting his career affected the time he spent with his children when they were growing up. In 2000, in a rare occurrence, he spoke about the issue again with The Irish Independent: “I couldn’t always be home with them when they were growing up and then, living in California, they’ve had my success always hanging over their heads.”

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