On February 27, we received the very sad and mysterious news that the world had lost a movie icon with Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, and one of their three dogs. The Santa Fe police department is still investigating and the case is still not ruling out the possibility of foul play. Hackman will always be remembered as an actor that can fit any role and could make it Oscar worthy. From the tough 1971 tough cop, "Popeye" Doyle in The French Connection, which earned him his first Academy Award for best actor, to the evil sheriff Little Bill Daggett in his role in "Unforgiving" which he earned his second Oscar for best supporting actor. Hackman will always be remembered for always being a gentleman and one of the greatest humans as well. While at the top of his career, Hackman decided to walk away from Hollywood, just like some of the greats in sports, like Ted Williams, Barry Sanders, Jim Brown. The GURU TALKIN SPORTS podcast, salute Hackman and sends our deepest condolences to his family. We will be back next week with Episode 259.
