Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were described as private but neighborly by those who got to know them over many years.

After Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe home Wednesday, a closer look at the design of the house.

Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, shared a peaceful and private life, rich in adventure, art and genuine love, before their unexpected deaths, their friends fondly remember.