Prince William pays tribute to ‘genius’ Gene Hackman after star found dead | Royal | News

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to actor Gene Hackman after he was found dead alongside his wife and dog at their home on Wednesday.

In a post on X, Prince William said:”So sad to hear the news of the death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy. Hackman was a true genius of film who brought each and every character to life with power, authenticity and star quality. W.”

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