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Gene Hackman obituary: One of Hollywood's greatest 'tough guys'

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Gene Hackman , who has died aged 95 , was one of Hollywood 's most bankable stars.

He won two Oscars - and was nominated for another three - playing violent men, yet equally at home in comedy.

He retired from acting in 2004 on the advice of his heart doctor and rarely gave an interview again.

Gene Hackman made more than 80 films, and still managed to become both a proficient golfer and respected painter.

After quitting acting, he gained a new reputation as a writer of historical fiction.

He co-wrote four books with Daniel Lenihan , Wake of the Perdido Star ( 1999 ), Justice for None ( 2004 ), Vermillion ( 2004 ) and Escape from Andersonville .

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