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

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

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA - The mysterious death of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman (95) and his wife Betsy Arakawa (65) causes excitement. On February 26, the two were found lifeless in their house in Santa Fe, New Mexico. When the police arrived, the door of the property was slightly open, and in addition to the two corpses, a dead dog was also discovered, while two other dogs survived. According to current reports from OE24 , the police confirmed that Hackman confirmed to natural causes and advanced Alzheimer, had died. Betsy Arakawa died of a cardiopulmonary syndrome induced by Hantavirus, which was also classified as a natural cause of death.

The police continue to examine the circumstances of the death of the couple, which has increasingly lived in isolation in recent years. According to Bild was very concerned about keeping her husband fit. She is said to have motivated Hackman on sports, yoga and tai chi and have set her own eating habits stricter than his. Hackman, who is considered one of the greatest actors in his generation, was rarely seen in public, and the couple's last photo dates from 2024 when he already looked greatly weakened.

Both bodies showed signs of advanced decay, which makes the investigation difficult. The gas pipes of the house were checked for possible leaks, but no clues were found. The exact cause and the circumstances of death remain unclear so far, and the police are planning to announce further information at a press conference.