Gene Hackman had a rugged, dominating and commanding presence on screen, known for his emotionally honest, raw and fierce performances. Always the tough guy, never the romantic lead, off-camera he was shy.

A two-time Academy Award winner and a dogged Everyman in many of his roles, Hackman was remembered by collaborators and co-stars after his death.

Gene Hackman has been found dead along with his wife in their New Mexico home. Police found their bodies Wednesday, but investigators believe they may have been dead for some time.