Morgan Freeman Leads Oscar Tribute to 'Dear Friend' Gene Hackman
Morgan Freeman has led tributes at the annual Academy Awards ceremony to fellow Hollywood star Gene Hackman, whose death last month is under police investigation. This week, our community lost a giant and I lost a dear friend," said Freeman, who worked with Hackman in two films, including 1992's Unforgiven, which won Hackman his second Oscar. Morgan Freeman, 87, also starred alongside Hackman in 2000 film Under Suspicion.
- The outpouring of tributes to Gene Hackman highlights the enduring impact of a single performer on the careers and personal lives of colleagues, underscoring the complex web of relationships that shape the entertainment industry.
- How did Gene Hackman's own values - as described by Morgan Freeman - inform his approach to acting, and what lessons might be gleaned from his legacy for future generations of actors?