Latest news with #Hackman
News18
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Gene Hackman's $80M Estate Faces Legal Disputes Over Unpaid Debts And Family Feud
Last Updated: Gene Hackman's death is unexplained, and his $80 million estate caused family tension as his kids were left out of the will. Months after the unexpected deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, the late Hollywood star's $80 million estate is now facing financial and legal complications. New court filings have revealed that Hackman had nearly $100,000 in unpaid credit card debt at the time of his death, and banks are now seeking repayment from the estate. According to documents obtained by Us Weekly, Hackman owed $98,345.29 to Citibank, while Arakawa had a separate outstanding balance of $4,329.75 with Bank of America. Both passed away earlier this year under mysterious circumstances at their New Mexico home. Their deaths are still under investigation, and no official cause has been confirmed in Hackman's case. Hackman, who was 95, had reportedly been suffering from Alzheimer's disease and heart problems. His wife is believed to have died days before him due to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare illness transmitted by rodent exposure. One of their dogs was also found dead at the scene. Authorities discovered the couple in early January after neighbours grew concerned about their sudden absence and contacted emergency services. When first responders arrived, Betsy Arakawa's body was already in a state of decomposition. Though the debts are relatively minor compared to the value of Hackman's estate, the situation has raised further complications, particularly around inheritance. The couple reportedly did not have time to resolve their financial affairs before their passing, leading to creditors now filing claims against the estate. Hackman had appointed his wife as the sole beneficiary and successor trustee of his estate in a will drafted back in 2005. That document had not been updated since. Hackman's three adult children, Christopher Allen Hackman, Elizabeth Jean Hackman, and Leslie Anne Hackman, were not named in the will. The children later issued a statement expressing their grief, though it's known that their relationship with their father had been distant for years. Reports suggest that Gene Hackman had designated his wife, Betsy Arakawa, to take control of his trust after his death. In the event of her death, Michael G. Sutin was meant to oversee it. However, Sutin passed away in 2019, and no updates were made to the trust following his death. At present, it remains unclear whether Hackman's three children from his first marriage — Christopher Allen, Leslie Anne and Elizabeth Jean — were included in his will. But a source had revealed that Christopher has already enlisted the services of renowned California lawyer Andrew M. Katzenstein. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Gene Hackman died with a five-figure credit card bill, now $80M estate faces lawsuits and family dispute
Gene Hackman's death earlier this year under strange and still-unexplained circumstances is still being looked into, with no clear update on how exactly he was found. Now, months later, his $80 million estate, which has already stirred tension in the family after the kids were left out of the will, is facing trouble. According to court records, the Hollywood legend died with close to $100,000 in unpaid credit card debt. The two-time Academy Award winner had left everything to his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who was also found dead inside the same house, next to Hackman. Also read: Gene Hackman reportedly leaves kids out of his will: What happens to his $80 million estate? According to the court documents obtained by US Weekly, the Hollywood legend owed Citibank $98,345.29. Meanwhile, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who also died around the same time, had a separate credit card debt of $4,329.75 with Bank of America. Since both of them passed away suddenly and were reportedly battling multiple medical conditions, neither of them had the chance to clear these dues, which is likely why the banks have now filed claims against their estate to recover the money. Also read: 'Desperate' Brad Pitt sees glimmer of hope as one kid keeps his last name; begs for 'one final shot' amid Angelina Jolie feud Hackman, who was 95 when he died, had been dealing with Alzheimer's and heart problems. His wife, Betsy, believed to have passed days earlier, is thought to have died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease spread by rodents. The couple, along with one of their dogs, were found dead inside their New Mexico home in early January after neighbours noticed their sudden disappearance and called 911. By the time authorities arrived, Betsy's body had already started decomposing. As for the will, Hackman had named Arakawa the successor trustee back in 2005, and that document hasn't been touched since. But now that she's gone too, the question is: who inherits the estate? The actor had three adult kids, Christopher Allen Hackman, Elizabeth Jean Hackman, and Leslie Anne Hackman, but none of them were mentioned in the will. After the news broke, they released a statement saying they were devastated, though it's been widely known that they were estranged from their father for years. Despite the debt, the amount is minor compared to Hackman's $80 million estate, and it's likely the claims will be settled soon.
Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gene Hackman had 'huge fight with drivers who recognised and harrassed him'
In the months following Gene Hackman's tragic death at age 95, a previously unknown altercation from his later years has come to light from a former pal Months after Gene Hackman 's tragic death at 95, a wild story from his final years has come to light involving a minor car crash, a roadside brawl, and a surreal moment of self-awareness. Doug Lanham, a close friend who met Hackman in 2004 at his Santa Fe restaurant, revealed the incident in a new interview. He recalled: 'There was a time Gene was coming down where he was living [in LA]. These guys recognised him, and they started harassing him a little bit.' According to Lanham, after being rear-ended at a light, Hackman refused to back down: 'Gene being Gene, puts it in drive, goes forward, puts it in reverse and then whacks them.' Things escalated at the next light. 'Two of them get out of the car and Gene gets out of the car, and they go for it.' When Lanham later asked how he fared, Hackman gave a typically dry, cinematic reply: 'Well I was on my back and I kinda looked up over my head and there's a bus stop with a poster and there I was on the poster! And I was like, 'Hackman what the hell are you doing?'" he told the Daily Mai l. Hackman, best known for The French Connection and Unforgiven, retreated from public life after retiring in 2004. He and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe home earlier this year. Autopsy results painted a picture of a man in declining health: Hackman had long battled congestive heart failure, had a bi-ventricular pacemaker since 2019, and suffered from advanced-stage Alzheimer's. He also had 'severe atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease,' with multiple heart surgeries and damage from earlier heart attacks. Tragically, Arakawa passed first, likely around February 12, due to complications from Hantavirus - a rare illness linked to rodent droppings. A report confirmed she had been researching flu-like symptoms in the days before her death. Hackman, who tested negative for the virus, died days later, on February 18, likely unaware his wife had already gone. A heartbreaking scene awaited police: their dog guarding Betsy's body, notes exchanged between the couple scattered through their home, and photographs of their beloved German Shepherds throughout the house. A subsequent health inspection found rodent infestations across eight outbuildings on their property, including sheds, garages, and even vehicles. Inspectors also discovered traps throughout, indicating the couple had been struggling with the issue for some time. Authorities later confirmed the property posed a hantavirus risk to first responders who entered it.
San Francisco Chronicle
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
What to Stream: Nintendo's Switch 2, Addison Rae album, 'Presence' and Ariana Madix returns to Fiji
NEW YORK (AP) — A Shaquille O'Neal docuseries about his time at Reebok's basketball division and Mario Kart World on Nintendo's Switch 2 are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time, as selected by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists: Ariana Madix returns to Fiji as host of a new season of 'Love Island USA.,' TikTok star Addison Rae offers her debut album 'Addison' and then there's "Presence,' Steven Soderbergh's movie entirely from the perspective a ghost. New movies to stream from June 2-8 — 'Presence,' one of two excellent Steven Sodebergh-directed, David Koepp-scripted movies released this year, arrives Tuesday on Hulu. The film, a nifty, experimental little thriller, is filmed entirely from the perspective a ghost inside a home a family has just moved into. From a floating point-of-view, we watch as the mysterious presence, piecing together a past trauma while observing the unfolding a new one. In her review, AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr called 'Presence' 'a heady experiment that transcends the somewhat gimmicky-on-paper premise — something Soderbergh manages to do alarmingly well and regularly.' — Tyler Perry 's latest, 'Straw,' stars Taraji P. Henson as a struggling single mother who, desperate for money to pay for her daughter's prescriptions, robs a bank. The film, co-starring Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor and Sinbad, debuts Friday, June 6 on Netflix. — For anyone still mourning the death of Gene Hackman, a new series streaming from Thursday on the Criterion Channel collects some of the late actor 's best films. That includes William Friedkin's seminal 1971 New York thriller 'The French Connection,' Francis Ford Coppola's 1974 masterpiece 'The Conversation' and Wes Anderson's 'The Royal Tenenbaums,' a movie in which Hackman's strained relationship with the director has been a subject of conversation following his death. But also don't miss Arthur Penn's 1975 'Night Moves,' a quintessential '70s neo-noir that gave Hackman one of his most indelible roles in the private eye Harry Moseby. — Film Writer Jake Coyle New music to stream from June 2-8 — Has there been a more seamless transition from TikTok social media star to full-fledged pop music force than that of Addison Rae? On Friday, June 6, she will release her debut LP 'Addison,' one of the year's most anticipated releases – from the Lana Del Rey-channeling 'Diet Pepsi' to the trip-hop 'Headphones On.' She's managed to tap into a kind of late-internet cool through a hybrid approach to pop music and a lackadaisical singing style. Could it be 'Addison' summer? Only time will tell. — Need your Cynthia Erivo fix between 'Wicked' films? She's got your back. The multihyphenate will release her sophomore LP, 'I Forgive You' on Friday, June 6, a collection of big belts and even bigger vulnerabilities, with gorgeous songs that sound as though they were ripped straight from Erivo's diary. Listen closely and carefully for maximum enjoyment. — Anyone who thinks the mainstream music listening world has lost interest in rock bands needs to simply look at Turnstile, the Baltimore hard-core punk band that could. They've largely left those harsh sounds behind and have opted for something more melodic and accessible — which is, arguably, part of the appeal for those curious parties — but they've maintained their hard-core ethos and edge. 'Never Enough' is gearing up to be the biggest release of their career so far, and we say it's time to get on board. And get in the pit. — Music Writer Maria Sherman New television to stream from June 2-8 — Ariana Madix has returned to Fiji as host of a new season of 'Love Island USA.' The new episodes have big shoes to fill. Last season was the top-rated reality series of 2024. It also broke through the cultural zeitgeist with social media memes and water cooler conversation. Madix says she's not worried about duplicating that success, and wants the contestants to focus on 'creating their own lane by being truly themselves and bringing themselves to it, you'll never lose by doing that.' The show premieres Tuesday and will air six nights a week on Peacock. — As a teenager, Kristin Cavallari was a breakout of the MTV reality series 'Laguna Beach' because of her unfiltered honesty. She's carried that with her throughout other reality shows and to her podcast 'Let's Be Honest.' Cameras rolled when Cavallari took the podcast on the road in March. That will air as the docuseries 'Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour' beginning Wednesday on E!. It streams on Peacock. — Shaquille O'Neal also has his own docuseries coming to Netflix Wednesday called 'Power Moves with Shaquille O'Neal.' It's an inside look at his efforts as president of Reebok's basketball division. Allen Iverson is vice president. Both have a history with the brand. In 1992, O'Neal signed a deal with Reebok as a rookie playing for the Orlando Magic. Iverson famously inked a lifetime deal with the brand one year prior in 1991. The series will show the two pro ballplayers work to make Reebok Basketball cool and competitive in the sneaker market. It drops Wednesday. — Get your feel-good TV fix with Apple TV+'s new show, 'Stick.' It stars Owen Wilson as Pryce, a broke and divorced former pro golfer who could use a break. He finds it in a teen phenom named Santi and volunteers to be his coach. The show is about chosen family and second chances. 'Stick' premieres Wednesday. — Nintendo fans worldwide are bracing themselves for the arrival of the Switch 2, a souped-up version of the eight-year-old console with new social features meant to draw players into online gaming. The highlight of the launch lineup is Mario Kart World, which features a Grand Prix for up to 24 drivers and introduces a sprawling open environment where 'everywhere is your racecourse.' Other Day One arrivals include upgraded versions of the last two Legend of Zelda adventures, and some popular third-party games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Split Fiction will be making their Nintendo debuts. The next generation takes the stage Thursday, June 5.
News.com.au
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Wes Anderson ‘didn't speak' to Gene Hackman after making The Royal Tenenbaums
Hackman died this year, aged 95, with Anderson's offbeat tale, in which he played the titular patriarch of a family of former child prodigies, one of the last he made before retiring from acting. However, unlike many of the stars of the director's films, like Bill Murray or Jason Schwartzman, they never struck up a lasting friendship. The duo apparently got off on the wrong foot due to The Grand Budapest Hotel filmmaker's tradition of paying all his actors an identical flat fee.
