The Latest Breaking News from Santa Fe

After his grim death last month, Gene Hackman’s fans have turned his favourite restaurants in Santa Fe, New Mexico, into a memorial ground for the late actor.

The two dogs found alive at the home of Gene Hackman have been safely removed from the property by the Santa Fe County Animal Control Division.

‘According to the pathologist, I think that is a very good assumption that was his last day of life,’ said the Santa Fe County Sheriff said

In a police update on the investigation into the shock passings, it has emerged authorities believe tragic Hollywood icon Gene Hackman is believed to have died more than a week before his body was discovered at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said investigators were now looking to work out the last time the pair were seen.

Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their Santa Fe home, with his daughter speculating carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause, though reports reveal conflicting findings.

Hollywood star died alongside his wife and dog at their home in Santa Fe

The couple were found dead at their Santa Fe home on Wednesday alongside one of their dogs

Police told a press conference the pair had been ‘deceased for quite a while’