New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- Two-time Oscar winner and five-time nominee Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, have died. The couple had been found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Wednesday afternoon.

Gene Hackman, one of Hollywood's greatest 'tough guys', left behind an incredible cinematic legacy. He won two Oscars for 'The French Connection' and 'Unforgiven', and was also nominated for roles in 'Bonnie & Clyde', 'I Never Sang For My Father' and 'Mississippi Burning'.

Although the Hollywood star wasn't seen much in the last two decades, Gene Hackman has left his footprints in some of the most well-known and critically acclaimed movies in history, ranging from 'The Conversation' to 'The French Connection'....