Clint Eastwood, who directed and starred with Hackman in 1992’s Unforgiven, said in a statement to Deadline: “There was no finer actor than Gene. Intense and instinctive. Never a false note. He was also a dear friend whom I will miss very much.”

Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis, Josh Brolin, and Superman actress Valerie Perrine are among the stars mourning Gene Hackman's death. The 95-year-old legend and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead on Wednesday,

Director Francis Ford Coppola, actor Viola Davis and director Paul Feig are among those paying tribute to Gene Hackman after his death at age 95

Francis Ford Coppola, Tom Hanks and more are paying tribute to Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, "one of the true giants of the screen."

Francis Ford Coppola, George Takei and more are paying tribute to Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, "one of the true giants of the screen."