Nathan Lane remembers working with the late Gene Hackman on "The Birdcage" as "the thrill of a lifetime." Sitting with Stephen Colbert on "The Late Show" Tuesday, the actor shared that one of the more memorable scenes between their characters in the 1996 Mike Nichols movie actually featured unscripted ad-libs that made it all the more memorable.

While promoting his upcoming Hulu sitcom Mid-Century Modern, Nathan Lane paid tribute to his costar in The Birdcage.

Actor Gene Hackman was alone. The two-time Academy Award winner didn't make any calls and missed meals. Medical experts say it's possible the 95-year-old, who was in declining health and suffering from advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease,

Before Gene Hackman was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease that ultimately led to his death, the actor tried to keep his body healthy. A friend said he was worried about getting older

Gene Hackman tried to stay active before his health declined. Friends of the Oscar-winning actor recently spoke to Fox News Digital about how he was focused on his health, and was “bothered” by aging,