United Kingdom, March 3 -- Gene Hackman's fans have turned his favourite restaurants in Santa Fe, New Mexico, into a memorial ground for the late actor.

The 95-year-old star, who died in February alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, was a regular at Jinja Bar Bistro, where admirers are now filling the spot with flowers and notes in his memory.

Gene, known for roles in 'The French Connection' and 'Unforgiven', was found dead in his Santa Fe home on 26 February.

Authorities believe he died on 17 February, based on the last recorded activity of his pacemaker.

His wife was discovered in a separate room, near a space heater and an open bottle of prescription pills, including medication for thyroid issues, Tylenol, and blood pressure tabl...