Mysterious death: What happened to Gene Hackman and his wife?

Mysterious death: What happened to Gene Hackman and his wife?

The mysterious death of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman (95) and his wife Betsy Arakawa (65) is causing excitement. On February 26, the two were found lifeless in their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. When police arrived, the door to the property was slightly open and a dead dog was discovered alongside the two bodies, while two other dogs survived. According to recent reports from oe24 Police confirmed that Hackman had died of natural causes, namely heart disease and advanced Alzheimer's disease. Betsy Arakawa died of hantavirus-induced cardiopulmonary syndrome, which was also ruled a natural cause of death.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the couple, who have been increasingly isolated in recent years. Loud Picture Betsy Arakawa was very concerned about keeping her husband fit, even though he could barely walk. She is said to have motivated Hackman to exercise, yoga and Tai Chi, while making her own eating habits stricter than his. Hackman, considered one of the greatest actors of his generation, has rarely been seen in public and the last photo of the couple was from 2024, when he already appeared severely weakened.

Both bodies showed signs of advanced decomposition, which complicates the investigation. The home's gas lines were checked for possible leaks, but no evidence was found. The exact cause and circumstances of the death remain unclear and police plan to release more information at a press conference.