United Kingdom, April 16 -- Gene Hackman's deep affection for his wife Betsy Arakawa has been revealed in a series of handwritten notes found in the couple's Santa Fe home following their deaths earlier this year.

The Hollywood actor, aged 95, and Betsy, aged 65, were found dead in their home in February and police bodycam footage has now shown how he wrote emotional notes to the love of his life.

One read: "Morning lovely girl, thinking of you and the other little guys. Love G."

It was only one of a newly uncovered collection of notes from Gene to Betsy that sheds light on the final months of the couple's quiet life together.

Authorities said their bodies were discovered in different parts of the house, alongside one of their dogs. ...