As details slowly emerged about the death in New Mexico of legendary actor Gene Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner whose career spanned five decades, tributes poured in from the entertainment world Thursday for a man who was a towering figure in the industry.

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was found dead with his wife and dog in their Santa Fe home. The exact time and cause of their deaths was not clear, though the bodies showed signs of decomposition and mummification,