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Coverage dated March 2, 2025

Morgan Freeman honors ‘dear friend’ Gene Hackman at the Oscars

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By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Gene Hackman received a heartfelt homage at the Oscars on Sunday, courtesy of his friend and fellow Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman. Freeman appeared onstage to honor Hackman, who earlier this week was found dead along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, in their New Mexico home…

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  1. AL.com

    Oscars: Morgan Freeman pays tribute to Gene Hackman (opens AL.com)

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    The late "French Connection" actor was a late add to the Academy Awards in memoriam segment.

  2. Variety

    Morgan Freeman Gives Heartfelt Oscars Tribute to Gene Hackman: ‘I Lost a Dear Friend… A Man Whose Gifts Elevated Everyone’s Work’ (opens Variety)

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    Gene Hackman was honored at the Academy Awards by his 'Unforgiven' co-star Morgan Freeman: "Our community lost a giant. And I lost a dear friend."

  3. Local News 8

    Morgan Freeman honors ‘dear friend’ Gene Hackman at the Oscars (opens Local News 8)

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    By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Gene Hackman received a heartfelt homage at the Oscars on Sunday, courtesy of his friend and fellow Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman. Freeman appeared onstage to honor Hackman, who earlier this week was found dead along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, in their New Mexico home…

  4. New York Post

    Gene Hackman honored by Morgan Freeman at 2025 Oscars after death: ‘Rest in peace, my friend’ (opens New York Post)

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    Morgan Freeman led an emotional tribute to honor Gene Hackman at the 2025 Oscars — just days after "The French Connection" actor and his wife were discovered dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home.

  5. NBC 6 South Florida

    Gene Hackman honored by Morgan Freeman at Academy Awards (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    Gene Hackman, an Oscar winning actor who recently died at the age of 95, was honored by Morgan Freeman ahead of the Academy Awards in memoriam.

  6. The Hollywood Reporter

    Morgan Freeman Honors “Dear Friend” Gene Hackman at Oscars’ In Memoriam: “Our Community Lost a Giant” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Morgan Freeman opened the annual In Memoriam segment at the Oscars 2025 by sharing some kind words about his former co-star, the late Gene Hackman.

  7. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Oscars In Memoriam: Morgan Freeman paid tribute to his "dear friend" Gene Hackman (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    Morgan Freeman gave tribute to two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman, four days after Hackman was found dead.

  8. Deadline

    Gene Hackman Memorialized By Morgan Freeman In Oscar Tribute: “Rest In Peace, My Friend” (opens Deadline)

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    Actor Gene Hackman, who died last month at age 95, received a stirring tribute from friend and collaborator Morgan Freeman on Sunday's Oscar telecast.

  9. NBC News

    Morgan Freeman pays tribute to Gene Hackman at the 97th Academy Awards (opens NBC News)

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    Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman, introducing the In Memoriam segment at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, paid his respects to Gene Hackman.

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