Actor Gene Hackman has been pronounced dead along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Fans may seek favorite movies. Watch these classic clips from "Hoosiers".

When Bud Miller learned about the death of Gene Hackman earlier this week, he saw not just the death of a famous movie actor.

The dazzling films of Gene Hackman stand out for sports fan for one reason: His unforgettable role as Norman Dale, coach of the feel-good, state champion Hickory Huskers from a tiny Indiana town.

Director Francis Ford Coppola, actor Viola Davis and director Paul Feig are among those paying tribute to Gene Hackman after his death at age 95.

Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor, died at the age of 95. Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead inside their New Mexico home, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — In the wake of Gene Hackman’s death Wednesday afternoon, movie fans and the public alike are reflecting not only on the life of the legendary actor, but the local ties he ...

Gene Hackman's dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans for a single reason: his unforgettable role in "Hoosiers" as coach Norman Dale.

Actor Gene Hackman has been pronounced dead along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Fans may to seek favorite movies. Watch these classic clips from "Hoosiers".

1985 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Tom Strickland, File) FILE – Actor Gene Hackman, winner of Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards in March 1993. (AP Photo, File) FILE – Actor Gene Hackman ...

Bobby Plump -– the real-life Jimmy Chitwood –- said Gene Hackman deserves ... they visit Plump’s Last Shot, his Indianapolis sports bar. A day after Hackman was found dead at the age of ...