Legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their New Mexico home Wednesday along with their dog in circumstances officials deemed “suspicious enough” to warrant thorough investigation.

An investigation is underway after Oscar-winner Gene Hackman was found dead along with his wife and dog at their New Mexico home. The deaths are being investigated as "suspicious," according to a search warrant affidavit by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department.

Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one of the industry’s most respected and honored performers, has been found dead along with his wife at their home.