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    Gene Hackman OK after Fla. bicycle accident

    MIAMI (AP) — Oscar-winner Gene Hackman was briefly hospitalized with bumps and bruises Friday after a pickup truck hit him from behind while he was riding a bicycle in the Florida Keys, his publicist said.

    The 81-year-old Hackman was airlifted to a Miami hospital and released several hours later after routine tests, said publicist Susan Madore.

    Hackman was riding without a helmet on an Islamorada street around 3 p.m. when the pickup hit him, throwing him onto the grassy shoulder, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report. No charges were immediately reported.

    During a career that has spanned five decades, Hackman has won two Academy Awards and been nominated for three others.

    He took the Best Actor trophy for his portrayal of Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in "The French Connection" in 1971 and the Best Supporting Actor award for "Unforgiven" in 1992.

    He also was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his breakthrough role as Buck Barrow, Clyde Barrow's brother, in "Bonnie & Clyde" in 1967, as well as "I Never Sang for My Father" in 1970 and "Mississippi Burning" in 1988. Besides the Oscars, Hackman has won three Golden Globes and two BAFTAs.

    Hackman is also widely known for playing Superman's archenemy Lex Luthor in three films.

     

    49 comments

    • Wombat  •  3 mths ago
      The only reason that this article is here is the actors name and a lousy sort program: GENE Hackman! Really?
    • Tom  •  3 mths ago
      What in the hell is this article doing under Science/Biotech category?
      Who cares if Hackman had a bicycle accident?
    • Surfnet  •  4 mths ago
      Even if a movie plot stinks just his mere presence in it elevates its worth ten fold and makes it bearable to watch. One of the best in my book!
    • Michael  •  4 mths ago
      I miss actors of his caliber onscreen.
    • i can see  •  Encino, California  •  4 mths ago
      Why hasn't the Academy given him a lifetime achievement award ? He's right up there with Clint Eastwood,Morgan Freeman and a few others. He truly deserves it.
    • thisismyps57  •  Muskegon, Michigan  •  4 mths ago
      Wow. So glad he didn't hit the pavement. Love his work.
    • Renaissance  •  Atlanta, Georgia  •  4 mths ago
      This is under science?
    • The Rage of the Bronx  •  New York, New York  •  4 mths ago
      Long live the Hack! What a great actor.
    • MIKE  •  Chico, California  •  4 mths ago
      So glad that Gene is going to be alright.A legendary Hollywood Icon.One of my favorites.Drivers need to be more careful.Gene,please wear a helmet.
    • Tom Joy  •  New York, New York  •  4 mths ago
      Not Gene Hackman,hes the best,glad hes o.k.I'm sure he made the situation a little bit easier and humourous for the poor guy that hit him!!
      • Lisa 4 mths ago
        It would've been great if he grabbed the guy that hit him by the collar and asked him "Do you pick your feet in Poughkeepsie?"
    • Carlos O'Brien  •  Charleston, South Carolina  •  4 mths ago
      One of the great actors of his generation.
    • hanep  •  4 mths ago
      hope popeye is A okay. great guy.
    • Arizona  •  4 mths ago
      I am so glad to know that he is ok. Gene is one of the best and most believable actors of today.
    • Captain Spaulding  •  Tafton, Pennsylvania  •  4 mths ago
      One of America's great actors.Glad he's OK
    • DC  •  Los Angeles, California  •  4 mths ago
      MS. TESCHMACHER!!!!
      • Greedo 4 mths ago
        Dag! Ya beat me to it!
    • Roy  •  4 mths ago
      Been a while since he surfaced. Glad he is doing well
    • Apollo13  •  La Mirada, California  •  4 mths ago
      hackman, great actor and has made some great movies.
    • mike  •  Akron, Ohio  •  4 mths ago
      ROFL @ DC's comment below...unforgettable line... MS. TESCHMACHER!!!! (she came a runnin', too)
    • Jeffrey  •  Willoughby, Ohio  •  4 mths ago
      Great Actor! Loved the compassionate side his character showed in The Firm. You are truly one of the finest actors of my lifetime.
    • mib  •  Irvine, California  •  4 mths ago
      my fav actor. period.
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