The estate of deceased actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports related to the deaths of Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa, especially photographs and video.

Authorities say Gene Hackman spent his final years retired from acting, living with heart disease and Alzheimer’s

The estate of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead at their New Mexico ranch last month, has asked a court to stop sensitive images from the investigation into the couple's deaths becoming public.

After Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their home, the actor's estate has asked for the death investigation records to be blocked from the public