Gene Hackman, one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors, passed away at the age of 95 at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. With a career spanning over four decades, he left a mark on the film industry, earning two Academy Awards and a reputation as one of the most versatile actors of his generation.

Throughout his career, Hackman was known for his meticulous approach to roles, and as a result, he turned down several major film opportunities – characters some of which went on to become…