Pro skateboarder Omar Salazar recently paid tribute to the legendary actor Gene Hackman with a touching post on social media.
He shared some stills from Hackman's classic film The Conversation (1974) and reflected on how much the actor meant to him.
Salazar wrote, "#GeneHackman 💔🙏🏽. Honoring the legacy of a true icon. Photos from ( #TheConversation )—just one of his many unforgettable performances. A must-watch film. His talent and authenticity will forever inspire. Rest easy to him and his wife Betsy Arakawa."
Hackman was famous for his amazing talent in bringing tricky characters to life, and he definitely made a big impact on movies.
His long career includes roles in classics like The French Connection, Superman, and Unforgiven, all of which solidified his status as one of Hollywood’s all-time greats.
Salazar really digs Hackman's work, especially by shining a light on The Conversation, which goes beyond just his big movies.
Skateboarding and acting might look super different on the surface, but Salazar has always been into all kinds of creative stuff, whether it’s music, movies, or snapping photos.
Even though Hackman stepped back from acting a while ago, his performances still hit home for fans and fellow artists.