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Gene Hackman 'loved acting and hated everything that went with it'

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Gene Hackman died at the age of 95 alongside his wife and their dog at his home in New Mexico .

Director Barry Sonnenfeld says Hackman hated hair and makeup, repeated takes and studio notes.

John Travolta recalls a showdown with Hackman on the set of 1995 film Get Shorty .

John C Reilly says he expects the Academy to commemorate Hackman at the Oscars on Sunday .

Hackman grew "angrier and angrier" at co-star John Travolta not knowing his lines during filming.

Hackman reportedly clashed with Wes Anderson , Wes Moore and Bill Murray .

He retired from acting in 2004 and from then on lived a quiet life in New Mexico .

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