Posted on 03/30/2024 2:16:51 PM PDT by RandFan
Gene Hackman, 94, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 62, were seen out and about in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday for the first time in two decades.
The reclusive actor, who has not starred in a film for the past 20 years, was spotted holding onto his wife's arm for balance as the pair grabbed a bite at Pappadeaux's Seafood Kitchen.
The legendary two-time Oscar winner and his long-time partner seemed to be in a good mood as they left the restaurant together.
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Maybe a double date could be arranged:
https://people.com/dick-van-dyke-celebrates-98th-birthday-looks-back-on-career-exclusive-8415170
98. Wow
William Shatner just turned 93!
My Dear ol’ Mom had a saying in her dotage: “Old age is cruel.”
We, the younger whippersnapper generation found it humorous, and shortened it into a gag line: “O.A.I.C.” Yup, Mom; sure enough.
Leave them be.
Otherwise you are being a bit creepy.
Pappadeaux’s in Santa Fe? Uw, wee. I hope Gene had the étouffée.
Let him enjoy his sunset.
I had no idea Dick Van Dyke turned 98 though. He’s relevant to my generation thanks to ‘Diagnosis Murder’ and that doesn’t seem that long ago!?
Incredible.
“ Let him enjoy his sunset.”
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For sure. They both look good and healthy. Good for them.
That’s what I need, a much younger wife to ease me thru my twilight years and keep me out of a nursing home as I deteriorate into senility. Good for Gene. He was great in The French Connection.
Eva Marie Saint turns 100 on July 4.
Sorry Gene Hackman. Robert Duvall’s wife for the win.
You must be gen X. Boomers knew him long before that in The Dick van Dyke Show.
Yes. I did passively enjoy that show (Diagnosis Murder) and was vaguely aware of him.
That kind of longevity is rare!
even knowing who it is I can’t recognize him.
The man is a national treasure. Thanks for the memories, Gene.
Speaking of Gene, a few years ago I was driving in Poughkeepsie and saw a sign that said “Welcome to Poughkeepsie” so without even thinking, I went around the block, parked near the sign, took off my shoe and sock and lifted my foot up and picked it with my fingers and took a photo. When I got home I posted it on this Gene Hackman Facebook fansite with the caption “Did you ever pick your feet in Poughkeepsie?” and I wrote “Why, yes I have” with the photo. LOL! Totally nuts, but that’s the nonsensical line he kept repeating in the French connection.
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