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.

In March last year, a frail-looking Gene Hackman clung onto the arm of his wife as they made their way to a local restaurant. It was the first time the couple had been seen in public for over 20 years.

Gene Hackman's friend, Stuart Ashman, shared that the late actor had been somewhat "reclusive" before his mysterious death after years of being active in the Santa Fe community.

Late Hollywood star Gene Hackman's home in New Mexico - which he once said had a sort of 'magic' to it - has been revealed in an aerial photograph after his death

The jarring, mysterious death of Gene Hackman marks a tragic end to one of the truly great actors of his generation. Found at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, alongside the body of his wife of 34 years,

A close friend of Gene Hackman and his wife made a telling comment following their shocking death this week. Hackman, the Hollywood star known for his roles in "Hoosiers," "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven,