Clint Eastwood, who directed and starred with Hackman in 1992’s Unforgiven, said in a statement to Deadline: “There was no finer actor than Gene. Intense and instinctive. Never a false note. He was also a dear friend whom I will miss very much.”

Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis, Josh Brolin, and Superman actress Valerie Perrine are among the stars mourning Gene Hackman's death. The 95-year-old legend and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead on Wednesday,

Gene Hackman's death has left Hollywood stars, including Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis and George Takei, shocked and saddened by his death.