India, Feb. 28 -- Prince William has expressed deep sorrow for the unexpected death of legendary Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.

"So sad to hear the news of the death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy. Hackman was a true genius of film who brought each and every character to life with power, authenticity and star quality. W," Prince William posted on X (formerly Twitter).

The post was accompanied by a photograph of Hackman, originally posted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), where Prince William serves as president.

The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office reported that Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 64, were found in separate rooms of their home, with no immediate signs of foul play or obvio...