John Mulaney jokes about Gene Hackman death investigation: ‘You don’t know what happened’The two-time Oscar winner, 95, former classical pianist, 65, and one of their three dogs were found dead at their – Topido
John Mulaney jokes about Gene Hackman death investigation: ‘You don’t know what happened’The two-time Oscar winner, 95, former classical pianist, 65, and one of their three dogs were found dead at their
John Mulaney is no stranger to pushing boundaries in his comedy, but his latest bit has fans gasping — and laughing — in equal measure. During a recent stand-up set, the comedian shocked audiences by making a bold (and bizarre) joke involving legendary actor Gene Hackman, who is very much alive at 95.
“You don’t know what happened,” Mulaney quipped, as he launched into a wild, fictionalized riff involving Hackman, a former classical pianist (age 65), and — yes — a mysterious death scene involving one of their three dogs.
The bit, dripping with Mulaney’s signature deadpan delivery and surreal storytelling style, quickly spiraled into an imaginary murder mystery that had the audience both howling and nervously shifting in their seats.
What made it go viral? The absurd specificity — a 95-year-old two-time Oscar winner, a 65-year-old pianist, three dogs… and one unexplained tragedy.
“I’m not saying Gene Hackman did anything,” Mulaney teased. “I’m just saying… you don’t know what happened. None of us do.”
The internet, of course, lit up. Social media users began jokingly speculating about “The Hackman Files,” calling for Netflix to “greenlight the docuseries immediately.” Others praised Mulaney for his dark comedic timing — while a few Hackman fans were momentarily terrified until they double-checked his Wikipedia page.
This isn’t the first time Mulaney has stirred up headlines with his provocative material. Since returning to the spotlight post-rehab, he’s leaned even more into uncomfortable truths and absurd hypotheticals — but this latest joke may be one of his most daring (and oddly cinematic) yet.
Meanwhile, Gene Hackman, who’s famously reclusive and retired from acting since 2004, has made no comment — and hopefully, he’s too busy enjoying retirement to notice his surprise role in a fictional comedy crime caper.
In a world full of true crime and Hollywood twists, John Mulaney just reminded us that sometimes the funniest murder mystery… is the one that never happened.
