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New details of deaths Hackman Gene and his wife, Betsy Arakawareveal them at a press conference on Friday, March 7.
“Mr. Apparently Hackman died around February 18, ”explained Dr. Heather Jarrell, Chief Medical Auditor of the Medical Researcher’s Office in New Mexico. “Based on the circumstances, it is reasonable to conclude that Mrs. Hackman died first, probably in February 11. ”
Arakawa’s official death is the cause of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) while Hackman died due to hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with Alzheimer’s disease as a significant contributing factor. “I think he died as a result of his heart disease with the Alzheimer’s contributing factor,” said Dr. Jarrell. He said it was difficult to say that it was a heart attack but noted that he had had many heart attacks and heart procedures over the years.
Jarrell added that Hackman may not have realized that his wife had passed. “I can tell you that he was in a advanced state of everyone and may well be unaware that she was dead.”
When asked if Hackman showed signs of starvation, the medical explorer noted that no food was found in his stomach but was not dehydrated.
Hackman and Arakawa found dead In their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on February 26.
“On February 26, 2025, at approximately 1:45 pm, Santa County Sheriff’s deputies were sent to an address on Old Sunset Trail in Hyde Park where Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, and a deceased dog,” said the county 27 Weekly US. “Dirty play is not suspected as a factor in those deaths at this time, however, the exact cause of death has not been determined. This is an active and ongoing investigation by the Santa County Sheriff’s Office. “
Hackman’s family subsequently confirmed the news in a statement to Us.
“It is with great sadness that we proclaim the death of our father, Gene Hackman, and his wife, Betsy,” said Elizabeth, Leslie and Annie Hackman. “He was loved and admired by millions around the world for his great acting career, but for us he was always just a father and grandfather. We will miss him dramatically and be ruined by the loss. “
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa.
Bauer-Griffin/GC imagesIn the midst of the investigation, police told TMZ that Arakawa’s body was “in a state of decomposition” with a swollen face and mummification in her hands and feet when she was found. Maintenance workers who discovered the couple’s bodies said they had not seen them in about two weeks. Arakawa was found in a bathroom, while Hackman was located in a separate room near the kitchen.
Santa County Sheriff Fe Adan mendoza throw a new light on the pair’s deaths during the appearance of February 28 on the Today Show.
Jeffrey Mayer/Wirigimage Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife, classic pianist Betsy Arakawa, were married for over 30 years before they were found dead on February 26. Hackman was first married to Faye Maltese between 1956 and 1986. Maltese died in 2017. The actor Superman (…)
“It’s okay difficult to put together a timeline Even with the help of the medical investigator’s office, ”said Mendoza. “Based on their body and other evidence on the body, it looked – it seems (they died for) several days, even up to a couple of weeks.”
During a press conference on February 28, Mendoza revealed that Hackman’s Heart Controller was last active On February 17, noting that he was a “very good assumption” Hackman died that day. He also confirmed that Hackman and Arakawa’s bodies had proved negatively for carbon monoxide exposure.
