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Ruth Buzzi, the Lady With the Handbag on ‘Laugh-In,’ Dies at 88

The comedian, forever known for playing the frumpy Gladys Ormphby, also was a Broadway star and a 'Sesame Street' stalwart.

Gene and Betsy Hackman’s Estate Wins Partial Victory in Footage and Death Records Court Ruling

A mixed ruling handed down on Monday afternoon stipulates that images of the very private couple’s partially decomposing bodies will not be released. 

How Gene and Betsy Hackman’s Dog Died Revealed in New Report

There was no evidence of infectious disease, trauma or poisoning that could have resulted in death, according to a New Mexico Department of Agriculture report.

Who Will Be Handed Gene Hackman’s Estate Uncertain as Wills of Actor and Wife Are Revealed

The very private couple, who were found dead in their Santa Fe mansion in February, named each other as recipients of each other's wealth — with the actor not including his three kids.

Gene Hackman Survived in Home Alone With Advanced Alzheimer’s for a Week After Wife’s Death

The Santa Fe sheriff and the city's medical examiner shared that the mysterious deaths of the actor and his pianist wife were due to severe cardiovascular disease and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, respectively.

Contradictory Accounts of Gene Hackman’s Health in His Final Months Emerge

Multiple accounts from family and those close to the late actor and his wife indicate the couple withdrew from everyone in their final days and weeks.

Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ Wins Best Picture After a Stunning Oscar Steamroll

Adrien Brody wins best actor; 'I'm Still Here' takes the international prize.

Morgan Freeman Honors “Dear Friend” Gene Hackman at Oscars’ In Memoriam: “Our Community Lost a Giant”

"Gene always said, 'I don't think about legacy. I just hope people remember me as someone who tried to do good work,'" Freeman said of his 'Unforgiven' and 'Under Suspicion' co-star.

Gene Hackman’s Pacemaker Provides First Clue as to When Oscar-Winning Actor Died

Investigators are attempting to put together a timeline of the last days of the actor and his wife, who were found dead in Santa Fe on Wednesday.

Critic’s Appreciation: Gene Hackman, a Tough Guy With Infinite Nuance and Boundless Range

From his signature roles in ‘The French Connection’ and ‘Unforgiven’ to stunners like ‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ ‘Night Moves’ and ‘The Conversation’ and forays into comedy like ‘The Birdcage’ and ‘The Royal Tenenbaums,’ Hackman refused to be pigeonholed.

The Day Gene Hackman Almost Punched Me (Guest Column)

'Under Suspicion' screenwriter W. Peter Iliff on the moment he found the guts to stand up to the acting legend and how it led to their lifelong friendship.

Gene Hackman’s 10 Best Scenes: From ‘Superman’ to ‘Unforgiven’

Here are some of the late actor's most incredible moments onscreen across decades of performances.