Gene Hackman dies – level 2

Gene Hackman dies

04-03-2025 15:00

Gene Hackman, a famous actor who won two Oscars, died at home with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and one of their dogs.

A worker found the bodies on Wednesday in their house in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He found the front door open but saw no signs of a break-in or gas leak. The police don’t think someone hurt them, but they still look into what happened.

Hackman was 95 years old, and he retired in 2004. He and his wife lived a quiet life after he left Hollywood. People from the film industry shared messages to remember him. The upcoming Oscars may include a special moment to honor his life and career.

Difficult words: break-in (getting into a place illegally), upcoming (happening soon), honor (to regard someone with respect).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

What details did the worker notice at the Santa Fe home, and what conclusions did these observations lead the police to consider?

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