They sell battery operated ones about the size of a pack of cards. Easy to put on a dresser. Great for bringing with you to hotels, especially in less developed countries, because gas leaks seem to be more of an issue there.
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Gene Hackman and wife found dead, in their home
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For Gene Hackman? That's hard to say since he covered such a wide range.
For me it's Superman, Crimson Tide, Quick and the Dead, Unforgiven, Uncommon Valor (VERY underrated flick, BTW), and The Poseidon Adventure.
Wow, has he really been retired for TWENTY YEARS? I probably read something that said he was done but so few actually do it. I gotta think he had constant dumptruck of $$$ offers to be the anchor for innumerable streaming series unless he was really ill later on.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
I never thought of it before, but somewhere I read about possible CO poisoning if your vents are blocked outside. There was probably some news article talking about people dying from it at home, so it stuck in my mind. So I just bought it and put it in my bedroom while randomly seeing a detector at Costco for $20. Then I read more about it and they were talking blocked gas dryers (as an example), not electric ones so I think I wasted my money. But too lazy to refund it. lol
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From time to time I was verifying over the internet to see his last recent pics and how he was. Damn, one of the best, and vintage actors of his generation. He played so natural and convincing. I do hope it was gas leak. 
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
The French Connection, Unforgiven, Royal Tenenbaums, Get Shorty and The Conversation
drganon
Member
Also superman, the firm, and Mississippi burning to name a few more. Even when he wasn't the lead actor, he was great in a supporting role.
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
Mississippi Burning is amazing. Also on Prime along with Unforgiven.
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Pimpollo818
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I found out he was Royal T. I didn't know who he was when I first watched it. Thanks for the recs, The Conversation and The French Connection have been on my list for a while.
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
You're in for a real treat. Both are considered some of the best films of all time and easily some of the best from the 70's.
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SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
I bought four corbon monoxide detectors and placed them around the house on each floor. especially in kids rooms.
The newer fire alarms also come with it, but by the time the gas goes up there its probably too late.
The newer fire alarms also come with it, but by the time the gas goes up there its probably too late.
daffyduck
Member
How do you get your heat?
But even if you don’t have any obvious sources of CO, the alarms are *not* a waste of money.
Do people not have detectors? They are like $40.
Donald mac Ronald
Member
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Ya. I got general gas for heating my place, and a gas hook up line for my BBQ.
But no gas dryers or gas stove etc....
DeafTourette
Perpetually Offended
I'm from the town where that movie takes place.
daffyduck
Member
An NG boiler/furnace is a possible source for indoor CO, as unlikely it is to happen.
Superkewl
Member
This is my thought as well as they said it was him, his wife and their dog, and no indication of foul play.
Aggelos
Member
RIP Gene.
"On February 26, 2025, Hackman, his wife, and their dog were found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was 95. The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department said there were no significant signs of foul play but did not provide either time or cause of death. The Santa Fe sheriff later told news media that the couple appeared to have been dead for about a day before their bodies were discovered."
en.wikipedia.org
"On February 26, 2025, Hackman, his wife, and their dog were found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was 95. The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department said there were no significant signs of foul play but did not provide either time or cause of death. The Santa Fe sheriff later told news media that the couple appeared to have been dead for about a day before their bodies were discovered."
Gene Hackman - Wikipedia
Walter Matthau
Member
Very talented actor. I hope they were both living their lives to the fullest before this incident.
HJuggernaut
Member
CO poisoning, their dog died as well. Apparently it was very cold that night.
MrTroubleMaker
Member
RIP 
DeafTourette
Perpetually Offended
Gene was a consummate actor ... Sorry his wife and their dog also passed.
They are busy every year, its just they are finally getting to OUR childhood actors.I think the last movie I’ve seen him in was Enemy of the State. Great small role. He was a legend. 95 also a great age to go.
But poor Oscar-guy who’s doing the presentation on the deceased actors .. quite busy these days
John Wayne passing probably hit my dad like Arnie passing will hit me. Though he wasn't nearly as big a film buff as me so maybe not. But all those 40's/50's stars we saw in the "in memoriam" reel undoubtedly were equally beloved to fans from their era.
I feel like stars are "closer" to us because of the ease of watching old films now versus the pre or early home video era. I regularly spool up an 80's or 90's flick (though they can be hard to find in the streaming environment) but if I were going to Blockbuster still I'd stay focused on the new releases. Only during the summer would I delve into the back catalogue or be so bored I'd watch Turner Classic Movies or something on WGN/TBS.
My kid will sob if Mr. Beast dies....god have mercy on the youth of today
Trunx81
Member
Did you just call us oldThey are busy every year, its just they are finally getting to OUR childhood actors.
John Wayne passing probably hit my dad like Arnie passing will hit me. Though he wasn't nearly as big a film buff as me so maybe not. But all those 40's/50's stars we saw in the "in memoriam" reel undoubtedly were equally beloved to fans from their era.
I feel like stars are "closer" to us because of the ease of watching old films now versus the pre or early home video era. I regularly spool up an 80's or 90's flick (though they can be hard to find in the streaming environment) but if I were going to Blockbuster still I'd stay focused on the new releases. Only during the summer would I delve into the back catalogue or be so bored I'd watch Turner Classic Movies or something on WGN/TBS.
My kid will sob if Mr. Beast dies....god have mercy on the youth of today
Old enoughDid you just call us old
Space Runaway
Member
Damn. I know he was on his final years but sad that whatever was left of that was still cut short. Then his wife and dog too... Awful.
Amazing actor and few people could make anger as entertaining as he could. RIP.
Amazing actor and few people could make anger as entertaining as he could. RIP.
Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Deaths Called 'Suspicious'
Gene Hackman's death and the deaths of his wife and dog are puzzling authorities, who have labeled his passing "suspicious."
www.tmz.com
TMZ are saying it's suspicious and no signs of a gas leak.
Which isn't good.
Puscifer
Member
Oh man, Will Smith before he was Will Smith in every movie had some absolute bangers.
RIP Gene. Enemy of the State is underrated.
Puscifer
Member
These fuckers have to be the FEDSGene Hackman, Wife Betsy Deaths Called 'Suspicious'
Gene Hackman's death and the deaths of his wife and dog are puzzling authorities, who have labeled his passing "suspicious."
TMZ are saying it's suspicious and no signs of a gas leak.
Which isn't good.
No BBC=Anger
Member
The French Connection was based on a true story and cop in New York. The ''Popeye'' Doyle character was such a hardass in the film.
NYC cops were out for blood in the 60s/70s going by that film.
NYC cops were out for blood in the 60s/70s going by that film.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Gene Hackman’s wife found mummified and bloated by workers who hadn’t seen couple for two weeks: cops
Hackman’s body was located in a separate room, and there was “no obvious sign of a gas leak.”
nypost.com
Of course its suspicious, how else could 2 adults and a dog all die together?Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Deaths Called 'Suspicious'
Gene Hackman's death and the deaths of his wife and dog are puzzling authorities, who have labeled his passing "suspicious."
TMZ are saying it's suspicious and no signs of a gas leak.
Which isn't good.
Doesn't mean its not an accident though, be it fumes or even an accidental medication overdose, then one throws up and a dog eats that, then dies as well. Being Santa Fe it's always possible there is some herbal/woo-woo stuff that was spiked with fentanyl. Autopsy would show if they were assaulted.
But damn, could have been dead for TWO WEEKS?
Call your folks regularly, guys, can't imagine how his kids (if they are close) must feel.
CliffBronger
Member
Loved him in Enemy of the State and The Firm.
Really sad news whatever happened.
Really sad news whatever happened.
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
They are busy every year, its just they are finally getting to OUR childhood actors.
John Wayne passing probably hit my dad like Arnie passing will hit me. Though he wasn't nearly as big a film buff as me so maybe not. But all those 40's/50's stars we saw in the "in memoriam" reel undoubtedly were equally beloved to fans from their era.
I feel like stars are "closer" to us because of the ease of watching old films now versus the pre or early home video era. I regularly spool up an 80's or 90's flick (though they can be hard to find in the streaming environment) but if I were going to Blockbuster still I'd stay focused on the new releases. Only during the summer would I delve into the back catalogue or be so bored I'd watch Turner Classic Movies or something on WGN/TBS.
My kid will sob if Mr. Beast dies....god have mercy on the youth of today
The next 5-10 years are gonna be brutal for us
They're all gonna fall like dominoes, one after another
And the worst part is no one is around and good enough to fill the void of any of them
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digoutyoursoul
Member
One of the best actors I have ever seen. A big fan of Crimson Tide and Enemy of the State plus I reckon he has one of the best screen slaps served to Willem Dafoe in Mississippi Burning.
Rest in peace sir.
Rest in peace sir.
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DragoonKain
Neighbours from Hell
Oh boy, it's already a really sad story, I hope this doesn't turn into something even more heinous.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
No sign of leaks? Guess we'll see what the toxicology report has to say.
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
digoutyoursoul
Member
Fav scene. Just dominates Brad Dourif and his crew
That “are you for real “ look he gives when he asks “a member?”
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Yup. The past 10 years have tons of people of tv/movie people dying from what I watched.The next 5-10 years are gonna be brutal for us
They're all gonna fall like dominoes, one after another
And the worst part is no one is around and good enough to fill the void of any of them
Almost everyone from Night Court has died. I think only John Larroquette and Marsha Warfield are alive and both are in their 70s. Unless they live to their 80s+, the rest of the main cast from Threes Company will die too. Janet, Terri, Larry, Cindy still alive.