Hollywood star Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead in their Santa Fe home, along with their dog.

New Mexico police said their causes of death are under investigation but they do not believe foul play is a factor at this time.

The two-time Oscar-winning actor, 95, and his retired pianist wife, 63, were found on Wednesday afternoon at their residence in Sunset Trail.

Hackman had an illustrious acting career that spanned several decades, with roles including the curly-haired cop in The French Connection, Superman’s nemesis Lex Luthor, as well as parts in Get Shorty and The Royal Tenenbaums.

The American actor was also awarded three Golden Globes and bestowed with the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

However, Hackman and his wife were known for being reclusive and the actor had not starred in a movie since 2004, when he played Monroe “Eagle” Cole in the political satire Welcome to Mooseport.

In an interview with Empire in 2009, he said: “The straw that broke the camel’s back was actually a stress test that I took in New York.”

He continued: “The doctor advised me that my heart wasn’t in the kind of shape that I should be putting it under any stress.”