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Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said Friday his department is still waiting for final autopsy and toxicology reports on the deaths of Gene Hackman and  Betsy Arakawa, but has a fair idea of when the Oscar winner actually died.

“Gene and Betsy Hackman’s names, likenesses and images are valuable and need to be protected and is clearly proven out by virtue of the press wanting to get his hands on the documents to exploit them for their own personal profit and gain. said attorney Kurt Sommer for the estate at a hearing today in New Mexico over releasing materials related to the February deaths of the couple. “This estate has a duty to protect Gene and Betsy’s property, including photographs and videos of their dead bodies,” the Sante Fe lawyer asserted.

found dead with Betsy Arakawa and their dog in their New Mexico home on February 26, after neighbourhood security conducted a welfare check. Arakawa was 65, while Hackman was 95.Though no foul play was initially suspected, their deaths were “suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation”, according to a search warrant affidavit.There had been some speculation that the couple had died due to carbon monoxide poisoning from a gas leak, but authorities were quick to rule that out as a potential cause, with the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office issuing an update based on the New Mexico Gas Company’s “extensive investigation for gas leaks and carbon monoxide at Gene Hackman’s home,” conducted on the evening of February 26.On March 8, investigators have confirmed the cause of death for both Hackman and Arakawa, finding that they both died of natural causes, but a week apart.

before their deaths. In newly released bodycam footage obtained by Fox News Digital, the classical pianist’s hairstylist detailed how a “frazzled” Betsy allegedly expressed concern about being followed on two separate occasions in December by an individual she had never seen before. “She mentioned to me that there was a man that had parked outside of their gate and followed them,” her hairstylist, a man named Christopher, told law enforcement.

and the workers said they didn’t see how that could have been the case.“Something’s not right,” one of the workers said.Authorities soon determined there were no leaks that could have been fatal, further fueling a mystery that captured the public’s attention.It was solved about a week later when medical investigators confirmed that Hackman died of heart disease with complications from Alzheimer’s about a week after hantavirus pulmonary syndrome — a rare, rodent-borne disease — took the life of his wife.The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office released only some of the footage from the investigation.A New Mexico court last week granted a temporary restraining order against the release of any photographs and video showing Hackman and his wife inside of their home.Hackman’s estate had filed the petition to withhold images, citing the need to protect the family’s constitutional right to privacy in grief under the 14th Amendment.Workers who had maintained the property talked to investigators about respecting Hackman and Arawaka’s privacy. One worker described Arawaka as a private person.The body camera footage also shows brief sightings of one of the couple’s dogs running in the wooded hills on their property on the edge of Santa Fe.

The very private Gene Hackman will be allowed to retain some of that privacy posthumously, at least for a few more weeks.

found dead with Arakawa and their dog in their New Mexico home on February 26, after neighbourhood security conducted a welfare check. Arakawa was 63, while Hackman was 95.Though no foul play was initially suspected, their deaths were “suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation”, according to a search warrant affidavit.There had been some speculation that the couple had died due to carbon monoxide poisoning from a gas leak, but authorities were quick to rule that out as a potential cause, with the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office issuing an update based on the New Mexico Gas Company’s “extensive investigation for gas leaks and carbon monoxide at Gene Hackman’s home,” conducted on the evening of February 26.On March 8, investigators have confirmed the cause of death for both Hackman and Arakawa, finding that they both died of natural causes, but a week apart.

TMZ reporting that Hackman’s kids were not included in his.In 1995, the “Birdcage” actor reportedly made Arakawa the sole beneficiary of his estate, leaving out his three children: son Christopher and daughters Leslie and Elizabeth.Hackman’s wife was supposed to get his fortune in the event of his death, which was likely to happen before her. He was 95 and she was 65.However, they both tragically passed away within days of each other.If Arakawa died first, most of her assets were reportedly supposed to go to her husband.The documents allegedly show a provision stating that if they died within 90 days of each other, aka a simultaneous death, all of Arakawa’s assets would go to charity.The couple, who married in 1991, did not have a prenup.

Authorities are sharing their findings following the shocking deaths of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa.

The mysterious deaths of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their pet pooch Zena have left fans and police searching for answers.The 95 year old Oscar winner, his talented pianist partner aged 65, and one of their beloved dogs were discovered in their opulent Santa Fe mansion on February 26. In a dramatic announcement by chief medical examiner Dr Heather Jarrell, the duo's cause of death was detailed in what turned out to be an extraordinary press briefing last Friday.

was found dead with Arakawa and their dog in their New Mexico home on February 26, after neighbourhood security conducted a welfare check.Though no foul play was initially suspected, their deaths were “suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation”, according to a search warrant affidavit.There had been some speculation that the couple had died due to carbon monoxide poisoning from a gas leak, but authorities were quick to rule that out as a potential cause, with the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office issuing an update based on the New Mexico Gas Company’s “extensive investigation for gas leaks and carbon monoxide at Gene Hackman’s home,” conducted on the evening of February 26.Now, investigators have confirmed the cause of death for both Hackman and Arakawa, finding that they both died of natural causes, but a week apart.Arakawa died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a serious respiratory illness caused by exposure to infected rodents.She was last seen on 11 February, when she went to a farmers’ market, a pharmacy, and a pet store before returning home in the early evening.A New Mexico medical investigator said Hackman died from coronary artery disease, and his advanced Alzheimer’s meant it is possible that he was not aware his wife had died in their home several days earlier. Data from Hackman’s pacemaker suggests he died on 18 February.The couple’s German Shepherd dog was found dead in a bathroom closet near Arakawa.

Betsy Arakawa, the classical pianist married to Gene Hackman, died last month of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease linked to rodents, New Mexico officials announced Friday.Arakawa last left the Santa Fe, New Mexico, mansion she shared with Hackman on Feb. 11, which was also the last time she sent any communications, according to Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza.She likely died of the virus that day, New Mexico Chief Medical Examiner Heather Jarrell said at Friday’s news conference.Here’s everything you need to know about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.Humans get hantaviruses through contact with infected rodents, either by inhaling virus particles from rodent droppings or nesting materials, eating food contaminated with mouse saliva, urine or droppings or being bitten or scratched by a rat carrying the virus.In the US, most infections occur west of the Mississippi River.Deer mice are the most common culprit in North America, but there are others as well.

succumbing to complications from heart problems and Alzheimer’s disease, officials revealed Friday.Betsy Arakawa died of Hantavirus, a rare flu-like disease linked to rodents, the Santa Fe officials said.Arakawa’s last left her and Hackman’s home on Feb. 11 which was also the last time she sent out any communications, according to Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza.She died of the virus likely that day, New Mexico Chief Medical Examiner Heather Jarrell said at a highly anticipated press conference Friday afternoon.Hackman, who had late stage Alzheimer’s likely died roughly a week after his wife from hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and from Alzheimer’s, Jarrell said.The bodies of Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 65, were discovered by maintenance and security workers at their Santa Fe, New Mexico, mansion on Feb.

More details are expected to be released regarding the investigation into the tragic deaths of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.Their partially mummified bodies were found in their New Mexico home last month.The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office has ruled out foul play, and tests for carbon monoxide poisoning came back negative. Sheriff Adan Mendoza, along with state fire, health, and forensic officials, will hold a press conference on Friday afternoon to provide updates on the case.

Santa Fe New Mexican.The outlet also reported that authorities stated there was no immediate indication of foul play. No cause of death was provided, along with a possible time of death.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa‘s death.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The New Mexico Gas Company has confirmed “no significant findings” in its investigation of the home of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead last week. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that natural gas is “not believed to be a factor” in the deaths, but that the gas company report would be forwarded to the Office of the Medical Investigator. Autopsy reports are still pending.

found dead alongside one of their dogs in their sprawling $3.8m home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Feb. 26.

the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday night to give a special homage to his late friend in an extension of the show’s “In Memoriam” segment in front of Hollywood’s elite at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.Freeman starred alongside Hackman — a two-time Oscar winner — in 1992’s “Unforgiven” and 2000’s “Under Suspicion.”“This week, our community lost a giant, and I lost a dear friend, Gene Hackman,” Freeman shared. “I had the pleasure of working alongside Gene in two films: ‘Unforgiven’ and ‘Under Suspicion,’ and like anyone who’s ever shared a scene with him, I learned he was a generous performer.”Follow The Post’s live updates from the Oscars 2025 for winners, red carpet pics and moreHe later said that Gene always said, “‘I don’t think about legacy.

Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and his wife died at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but did rule out that they were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, the sheriff leading the investigation said Friday.The condition of the bodies found Wednesday indicated the deaths occurred at least several days earlier and there was no sign of foul play.At a news conference, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said the initial examination by the medical examiner showed no sign of carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas produced from kitchen appliances and other fuel-burning items.When it collects in poorly ventilated homes, it can be fatal.Mendoza also said an examination of the 95-year-old Hackman’s pacemaker showed it stopped working on Feb. 17, which means he may have died nine days earlier.Hackman was found in an entryway.His wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, was found in a bathroom on her side.A space heater was near her head, and pills were scattered next to an open prescription bottle on the counter.

the “French Connection” star’s mysterious death broke.Hackman, 95, his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 65, and one of their three dogs were found dead at their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday. The deaths are still under investigation by local police, but according to the sheriff of Santa Fe County, Hackman may have been dead for over a week before the couple’s bodies were discovered by a maintenance worker.As tributes to Hackman poured in this week, Costner, 70, was among those who posted a clip from the 2017 sit-down he did with sports commentator Rich Eisen.In the video, Eisen asks the “Yellowstone” star what it was like to be on set with Hackman, who he starred alongside in the 1987 political thriller “No Way Out.”“I would say probably Gene was the best actor that I’ve ever worked with,” Costner told Eisen at the time.“People ask all the time, you know, ‘Who is the best actor? Who is the biggest star? Who is the blah blah blah?’ The line is long for the great actors I’ve been able to work, it really is,” the Oscar winner added.Costner then went on to share how a confrontation he had with “No Way Out” director Roger Donaldson in front of Hackman about blocking led to a memorable moment that has stuck with him for decades.“We had been doing every scene to that point around a desk,” Costner recounted.

J. Kim Murphy The deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, remain under investigation, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adam Mendoza shared at a press conference Friday afternoon. In a statement, Mendoza stated that both Hackman and Arakawa’s bodies tested negative for carbon monoxide poisoning.