Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars in a more than 60-year career, has died.

The dazzling films of Gene Hackman stand out for sports fan for one reason: His role as Norman Dale, coach state champion in “Hoosiers.”

Bobby Plump -– the real-life Jimmy Chitwood –- said Gene Hackman deserves as much credit as anyone for taking his small-town Hoosier state basketball story beyond Indiana to the rest the world. Hackman’s dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans for a single reason: His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers coach Norman Dale in “Hoosiers,

One of the 20th century’s greatest actors, Hackman’s career spanned more than 40 years and a variety of roles, from tough-guy parts to comedic turns, playing heroes, villains and one iconic sports coach in ways that captivated audiences.

Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one of the industry’s most respected and honored performers, has been found dead along with his wife at their home.

Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman winner delivered some of Hollywood’s most memorable performances in “The French Connection,” “Hoosiers,” “Unforgiven,” and many other classic films. Hackman and his wife,

Gene Hackman’s daughter believes that carbon monoxide poisoning was responsible for the deaths of the Oscar-winning actor, his wife, and their dog, according to a report. Elizabeth Jean Hackman told TMZ that although the family isn’t positive this is the cause of death,

Gene Hackman’s family is breaking their silence on the death of the actor and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. The two-time Oscar winner’s daughters Elizabeth and Leslie Hackman and his granddaughter Annie released a statement obtained by KTLA 5 officially announcing the passing of the couple.

Mention of death Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, who was found dead on February 27, is survived by three adult children. The Bonnie and Clyde actor was the father of three children — son Christopher,