Friends revealed new details on the changes legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Awakawa, went through in the years leading up to their mysterious deaths.

As cops scramble to piece together what caused the tragic deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, friends of the couple lament how they had become increasingly insular in their final years and even stopped receiving guests.

Much of Hollywood and the general public at large continue to lament the death of legendary actor Gene Hackman as well as his wife, Betsy Arakawa. The couple were found dead, along with their dog, in their New Mexico home this past week,

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

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The jarring, mysterious death of Gene Hackman marks a tragic end to one of the truly great actors of his generation. Found at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, alongside the body of his wife of 34 years,

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.

Hollywood icon Gene Hackman was believed to be struggling in his final few months, with his wife Betsy Arakawa trying to keep him as active and engaged as possible