Freeman, whose friendship with Hackman spans decades, called the late actor a “giant” of the film industry in his homage.

Hollywood lost one of its greatest actors in Gene Hackman this past week, and one of his friends and former co-stars delivered a moving tribute to him at the 97th Academy Awards. Ahead of Sunday ...

Morgan Freeman ... Hackman,” Freeman posted in tribute to his late co-star on X. “And of course... Unforgiven. Rest in peace, my friend.” Hackman earned two Oscars over his 60-year career ...