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Family Statement and Community Reaction
In the wake of these events, Gene Hackman's family has released a heartfelt statement, highlighting the cherished role he played as a father and grandfather, despite his global fame as an actor. “Millions of people around the world loved and admired Hackman’s work,” the statement noted, “but to us, he was always just Dad or Grandpa.” This humanizing element underscores the grief being felt by the family amidst an unfolding public tragedy.