He was expelled from our school after three months for not having talent.

It was the first time they ever did that.

He was that good.

Dustin Hoffman confronts Gene Hackman in a still from ‘Runaway Jury’ (2003).

Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman in ‘Runaway Jury’ (2003)20th Century Fox Film Corp.

Powerful, subtle, brilliant.

A giant among actors.

I miss him already.

Gene Hackman smiles in front of a blue backdrop

Dustin Hoffman, director Gary Fleder and Gene Hackman on the set of ‘Runaway Jury’ (2003)20th Century Fox Film Corp.

Arakawas body was discovered with an open pill bottle and pills scattered next to her.