Morgan Freeman eulogized Gene Hackman, who he called “a dear friend, at the 97th Academy Awards.
Hackman and his wife were found dead in their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, last week.
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@Woodlands-l5t
RIP Gene Hackman. A really nice man and an extraordinary actor, which is why he was in such high demand in so many great movies. I'm glad he won 2 Oscars and received 5 nominations. 1 win for Best actor and 1 win for Best Supporting actor cos his talent definitely needed that level of recognition. I'm surprised he was not also nominated for 'The Poseidon Adventure' and 'Crimson Tide', as he was incredible in those 2 films also.
@lumpylumpyloo
BALD
@gerbenschreuders1060
Unforgiven masterpiece
@MatthewdePaula
Gene as Lex Luthor in Superman was my first exposure to the amazing actor. I was just a kid at the time, but I remember being awed by how effortlessly he played the consummate villain, charming but menacing. It wasn't until watching him in BAT 21 years later that I realized he was one of my favorite actors.
@dylanrinker6831
No Tony todd? No Bernard hill?!
@aifelchen
I very much hope that Mr. Gene Hackmann knew (or somehow sees it now from above) how very much admired the was by the people. No bad words, only deep grief and sadness and everybody starting to watch his movies again and again.
@samohenigman3628
Under Suspicion is a masterpiece of a movie…if you understand it.
Gene RIP.
@tariqs4357
I just found out a week later, wow a Legendary Actor, RIP GH.
@rickyduotakol5507
RIP Gene Hackman.🙏🏾
Good to see you, sir. Wish you good health and more blessings your way😊🫵🏾💙🕊☺️🙏🏾
@LpsWorldandstuff
How did no one check on that man….none of these people were his friends….. Ain't no way no one checked on that man
@TheDemeoCrew
Gene Hackman is one of the last of the Mohegans. A real life Hollywood movie star. Gene Hackman portrayal of the preacher in The Poseidon Adventure was as good as any movie character in movie 🎥 history.
@marianofuentes1957
Rest in peace ❤ Gene Hackman and his wife and his little dog too 😢!!!.
@PC33CC
Two actors that never gave us their BS liberal ideology opinions: Freeman and Hackman. Hollywood sucks. Freeman and Hackman do not and did not.
@Galaxy-void-777
RIP
@gyngyn3511
My tears continue to flow Rest up Mr.Hackman,wife and dog. .".And this too will pass. " Have we learned anything ,how many will it take?
@LC12345
How did he die, Morgan?! Any suspicious circumstances?
@Michael-mt4ux
Not guna lie….I genuinely thought Gene Hackman died like 10 years ago 😂
@andrewcastillo3110
😢😢😢
@kadeegracepublishing4252
He hoped to be remembered for trying to do "good work." Morgan: "I say Gene, you'll be remembered for that ….and for so much more." So beautiful and right on!
@prohumanityperspective
R.I.P. Gene Hackman….https://youtu.be/Sp77gpiYNso
@sportscastmedia
Now, I want Morgan Freeman to do my eulogy. 🙂
@johnmills5125
Rip legand
@janedoe1435
I LOVE Morgan Freeman! Gene Hackman was hilarious.
@MeeMo27
I remember many years ago, I was really sad when he announced his retirement from acting. He left such a legacy. What a legend. He’ll always be missed. Anyway, I thought Dustin Hoffman should have said the eulogy.
@nosse5232
Love Gene hackman, he was underrated i think. rest in peace
@Cyndithia68
One of my favourite actors. I am a big fan, every time he is on the screen he captivates you.
@t.m.zimmerman3292
Rest In Power
Gene Hackman
@t.m.zimmerman3292
Morgan Freeman,
Always A Class Act ❤🎉
@Someone_wrf
He's with Superman now
@GodwinBell-sv4yr
Gone but not forgotten may his soul rest in perfect peace 😢😢😢😢
@MacdonpepersGee4ors
Rest in peace….😢
@seauryakumar
The truly sad thing is that this is just the start of a generation of stars and filmakers that are now too old and will be leaving us in the coming years.
@richcrosby4822
R.I.P Popeye