"There has never been a ‘Gene Hackman Type.’ There has only been Gene Hackman. — Actor Tom Hanks on Instagram.

Director Francis Ford Coppola, actor Viola Davis, director Paul Feig and actor-director Clint Eastwood are among those paying tribute to Gene Hackman after his death at age 95. Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home,

Gene Hackman's death left other Hollywood figures, including Bill Murray, Francis Ford Coppola and Dustin Hoffman shocked and saddened.

Director Francis Ford Coppola, actor Viola Davis, director Paul Feig and and actor-director ... They're really rough on ’em.” — Bill Murray, recounting to The Associated Press Thursday ...

Director Francis Ford Coppola, actor Viola Davis, director Paul Feig and and actor-director ... They're really rough on ’em.” — Bill Murray, recounting to The Associated Press Thursday ...

Bill Murray, recounting to The Associated Press ... RIP Mr. Hackman.” — director Paul Feig on X. “Loved you in everything! ‘The Conversation,’ ‘The French Connection,’ ‘The ...