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Gene Hackman was spotted in public with his wife, whom he rarely sees, and drew attention to his gaunt appearance. Fans were quick to comment that he looked unrecognisable.

At 94, Gene Hackman made a rare public appearance with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, after many years of retirement.

He wore a checked shirt buttoned up under a grey waistcoat, paired with grey-green cargo trousers. His attire was completed with a cap and sunglasses.

Mr Hackman remained mobile, using a cane in one hand and his wife in the other. The outing was remarkable, as it marked their first public appearance together in more than twenty years.

Hackman’s face prompted a flurry of comments about the actor’s general appearance on social media. A large number of men and women commented on his visibly frail appearance, prompting a variety of reflections.

Some comments included remarks such as “It’s sad to see him so old”. Others commented: “He looks nothing like himself”, “That looks nothing like Gene Hackman” and “I love him, but I would never have recognised him”.