
Stuart Ashman
Stuart Ashman is the executive director of the Artes de Cuba gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and a longtime friend of the late actor Gene Hackman. Their friendship blossomed over shared interests in the arts and Pilates workouts, where they enjoyed each other's company and exchanged stories. Ashman is known for his down-to-earth demeanor and his deep commitment to supporting local art and culture.
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Recent news mentions
Stuart Ashman expressed sadness over the deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa, noting he wished he had checked on Hackman.
Gene Hackman: Investigação detalha últimos dias de ator e esposaStuart Ashman shared that Gene Hackman was very fit and met him at Pilates classes.
Gene Hackman’s dead dog misidentified, surviving pets ‘really terrified’Stuart Ashman expressed regret for not staying closer to Gene Hackman before his death.
Gene Hackman was 'slowing down' and 'reclusive' before death, according to friendsStuart Ashman is a friend of Gene Hackman who expressed feelings of guilt for not staying in touch.
Mystery of Gene Hackman’s death brings grief and bewilderment to Santa FeStuart Ashman remembered Gene Hackman as down-to-earth and more interested in others than in himself.
Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa lived a private life outside Santa Fe before their deaths, friends sayStuart Ashman, the former head of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and past CEO of the International Folk Art Market.
Santa Fe was a refuge from limelightStuart Ashman enjoyed two decades of friendship with Gene Hackman.
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