Anil Kapoor's Touching Tribute to the Late Gene Hackman
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Synopsis
Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor pays tribute to the late Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, sharing emotional reflections and memories of his iconic performances, alongside the tragic news of Hackman's passing.
Key Takeaways
- Anil Kapoor mourns Gene Hackman's death.
- He shares memories and photos on social media.
- Hackman was a legendary actor known for iconic films.
- There were no signs of foul play in his death.
- Aryan Khan praised by Anil for his directorial debut.
Mumbai, Feb 27 (NationPress) Bollywood star Anil Kapoor is grieving the loss of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman. On Thursday, Anil took to his X account, previously known as Twitter, to share a collection of images of the late legend along with a heartfelt message.
He expressed, “It’s hard to comprehend a world without Gene Hackman. His remarkable performances in films such as ‘The French Connection,’ ‘Unforgiven,’ and ‘The Firm’ are just a few instances where we witnessed his extraordinary talent. A genuine legend whose legacy will endure. Rest in peace.”
Gene and his spouse, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were discovered deceased on Wednesday afternoon at their residence in Santa Fe.
According to a statement from County Sheriff Adan Mendoza shared with the Santa Fe New Mexican and reported by The Guardian, “We can confirm that both Gene Hackman and his wife were found deceased Wednesday.”
Sheriff Mendoza mentioned there was no immediate evidence of foul play. He did not disclose the cause of death or the time of the couple's passing. Hackman, aged 95, had resided in Santa Fe, New Mexico, since the 1980s and married Arakawa, aged 63, in 1991 after meeting her at the gym where she worked.
Previously, Anil praised Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, for his directorial debut, likening him to a younger version of Manmohan Desai.
Anil shared the promo of Aryan’s upcoming streaming series ‘Ba***ds of Bollywood’ on Instagram Stories. The unique video depicts Aryan directing SRK for a promotional segment.
He commented on the video, “With the Dyavol in the Director's chair, #TheBadsofBollywood is destined for success. Aryan, you remind me of a younger Manmohan Desai... Congratulations to you, @iamsrk, and the entire family for such an impressive debut.”
