Dustin Hoffman paid tribute to his longtime friend Gene Hackman in a heartfelt statement after the 2x Oscar winner died at age 95.

Dustin Hoffman paid tribute to Gene Hackman, his former roommate and co-star, following the actor’s death at 95. In a statement shared with Deadline, Hoffman recalled first meeting Hackman while both were attending acting school in California.

Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa's Relationship Timeline. Hackman's family confirmed the news on Thursday, February 27. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing o

I met Gene in acting school, at the Pasadena Playhouse, when he was 27 and I was 19,” Hoffman’s tribute began. "We used to play congas together on the roof, trying to be li