Gene Hackman left his children out of will, leaving fate of $80m fortune uncertain

The Oscar-winning actor, 95, and his classical pianist wife, 65, were both found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, last month.

There is uncertainty over the fate of Gene Hackman’s reputed $80 million fortune after it emerged he left his entire estate to his late wife, Betsy Arakawa.

The couple “lived an exemplary private life for over 30 years in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and did not showcase their lifestyle,” said the petition.