Acting legend Gene Hackman: Tragic death in secret!

Acting legend Gene Hackman: Tragic death in secret!

The shocking details about the deaths of famous actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa are coming to light. The couple was discovered dead in their shared home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on February 26, 2025. According to investigators, Betsy Arakawa, a 65-year-old pianist, probably died a week earlier, on February 11, of an illness caused by the hantavirus. Gene Hackman, 95 years old and suffering from Alzheimer's disease, joined his wife on February 18 due to health problems stemming from cardiovascular disease. This was reported by the Austrian media oe24.

Investigation and autopsy

The autopsy of both bodies revealed no signs of external violence. Medical investigator Heather Jarrell said Hackman appeared to have been living next to his wife's body for days without noticing her death. Hackman's last cardiac activity was recorded on February 18, suggesting he was in critical condition. Toxicology analysis and carbon monoxide tests were reviewed, but the final result of the autopsy is still pending, as reported by E! News was stated. The couple reportedly lived a very secluded life; The neighbors had little contact with them, which further casts a mysterious light on the circumstances surrounding the discovery of their bodies.

Authorities were alerted when a maintenance worker stopped hearing from the two and asked to check on them. In the meantime, many questions remain unanswered, including why no relatives or carers wanted to check the couple's condition. While Hackman is known for his impressive Hollywood career, the circumstances of his tragic end and the still-unsolved mysteries surrounding Arakawa's untimely demise have quietly become a dangerous shadow game.