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She appointed Hackman the personal representative of her estate, with Sutin and Peters following as successors.

Peters' court filings from earlier this month name Christopher, Elizabeth, and Leslie as Hackman’s heirs.

Married American couple, Classical musician Betsy Arakawaand actor Gene Hackman, attend the Thalians Ball (in honor of Liza Minnelli) at the Century Plaza Hotel, Century City, California, October 8, 1994

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Leslie additionally noted, ‘We were close.

But his daughters indicated that he had been a stronger presence in their lives in recent years.

Gene Hackman and children during Presidential Premiere of “Superman” in Washington, D.C. - December 10, 1978

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