Gene Hackman was honored at the Oscars 2025 by friend Morgan Freeman, four days after he and wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their New Mexico home

"Gene always said, 'I don't think about legacy. I just hope people remember me as someone who tried to do good work,'" Freeman said of his 'Unforgiven' and 'Under Suspicion' co-star.

Ahead of Sunday evening's annual Oscar In Memoriam segment, Morgan Freeman took the Dolby Theatre stage to speak on his fellow Unforgiven star. "Rest in peace, my friend," Freeman said as he closed his tribute, one that helped ground the moment for how sad ...

Actor Gene Hackman, who died last month at age 95, received a stirring tribute from friend and collaborator Morgan Freeman on Sunday's Oscar telecast.

Los Angeles, CA. March 2, 2025: Morgan Freeman at the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars) at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images ...

Morgan Freeman delivers touching tribute to Gene Hackman at the Oscars - Hackman was found dead this week at the age of 95

Authorities misidentified a deceased dog while investigating the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, according to a pet

The 97th Academy Awards aired a poignant tribute tonight, honouring those we've sadly lost in the industry over the past year. The Oscars 2025 In Memoriam section f eatured a heartfelt homage to Gene Hackman, presented by Morgan Freeman.

Gene always said, ‘I don’t think about legacy. I just hope people remember me as someone who tried to do good work,’” Freeman said.

Morgan Freeman led an emotional tribute to honor Gene Hackman at the 2025 Oscars — just days after “The French Connection” actor and his wife were discovered dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home.

The Oscars included a somber elegy for Gene Hackman and a joyful tribute to Quincy Jones. Morgan Freeman paid tribute to his “Unforgiven” co-star Hackman, calling him a “giant” and “dear friend."