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The heartbreaking final moments of double Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman have been revealed following his death, which occurred a week after the passing of his beloved wife, Betsy Arakawa.The 95-year-old star tragically passed away in the mud room of his Santa Fe mansion days after his wife's death in the bathroom due to a rat-borne virus. On Friday, it was confirmed by police that Gene had died from cardiovascular disease around February 18, just days after his 65-year-old wife succumbed to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome around February 11. Authorities have suggested that Gene, who was publicly confirmed to be battling advanced Alzheimer's on Friday, may not even have been aware of his wife's passing.

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.

two surviving dogs have been separated in the wake of the couple’s tragic deaths.Joey Padilla, the owner of dog day care center Santa Fe Tails, told the Daily Mail on Tuesday that Bear, a German shepherd, and Nikita, an Akita-shepherd mix, have been sent to new homes.Padilla said he dropped off one of the dogs out of the state, while the other is in a local home.The dog trainer couldn’t reveal where the pets ended up, but he did confirm that Hackman and Arakawa’s estate lawyer signed off on the decision.“It is with great joy that, with the consent of the estate attorney, I and my staff at Santa Fe Tails have successfully found homes for the Hackmans’ surviving dogs, Bear and Nikita,” Padilla said in a statement, per the Daily Mail.“We went through stringent efforts to ensure the best homes were found and the dogs have already begun settling into their new lives,” he continued. “We are all thankful for the concern and well wishes Bear and Nikita have received during their transition.”Padilla’s statement added, “It is our hope that everyone continues to wish them the best and honor their privacy so they can continue to heal.”A personal representative for the estates also released a comment to People.

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

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.

Naked Lunch, Junkie, and Queer, which was recently adapted into a film starring Daniel Craig.In 1951, Burroughs shot dead his common-law wife, Joan Vollmer, in what the writer claimed was a William Tell-style stunt gone wrong as he tried to shoot a glass from her head. The incident happened in Mexico, with Burroughs fleeing the country back to the United States.

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.

caused by heart problems and advanced Alzheimer’s disease, officials revealed on Friday.New Mexico Chief Medical Examiner Heather Jarrell shared the details of Hackman’s health in his final days at a press conference in Santa Fe alongside Sheriff Adan Mendoza.According to Jarrell, the Oscar-winning actor died roughly a week after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, from hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s.“Examination of the brain showed advanced Alzheimer’s disease as well as blood vessel changes in the brain,” Jarrell said.“It is reasonable to conclude that Mr.

A February 27 autopsy of Gene Hackman reveals the 95-year-old Oscar winner died of a combination of “advanced Alzheimer’s disease” and severe heart disease, the New Mexico Chief Medical Examiner announced today.

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.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Gene Hackman likely died about a week after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, passed away due to hantavirus, a medical examiner announced Friday. Hackman died of cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s disease as a significant contributing factor, said Heather Jarrell, the chief medical examiner for the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator. Arakawa likely died about a week earlier, 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.

initially misidentified by police, was also found dead in a crate in the bathroom closet near Arakawa while the other two dogs survived.It was first believed the couple may have died of carbon monoxide poisoning, but the sheriff’s office said the pair tested negative results for the deadly gas.The last “event” recorded on “The French Connection” star’s pacemaker was Feb.

Alec Baldwin for discussing her death on his new reality show The Baldwins.On October 21, 2021, on the set of the film Rust, Baldwin discharged a revolver used as a prop and was unaware that it had been improperly loaded with live ammunition, resulting in the death of Hutchins.In 2023, the actor was charged with involuntary manslaughter in a case which was then dropped and was tried again in 2024. The case against him was dismissed last July, and officially concluded in December 2024 after New Mexico prosecutors decided not to pursue an appeal of the court’s decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against him.On January 11, Baldwin filed a lawsuit against the district attorney and other Santa Fe officials for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations.

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.

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.

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa’s deaths as well as that of their dog could be the result of a tragic accident, according to forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden.A criminal investigation into the deaths of Hackman and Arakawa was launched Wednesday after New Mexico authorities found the 95-year-old actor, the 65-year-old classical pianist and one of their dogs dead in their Santa Fe home under circumstances deemed “suspicious.”Santa Fe Sheriff Department officials have said that there were no obvious signs of foul play and no external trauma was seen on either Hackman or Arakawa.

The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe has provided a new update on the investigation into Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa‘s deaths.

Medication found at Gene Hackman‘s Santa Fe home may provide more information on how the Oscar winner and wife Betsy Arakawa died.

no signs of external trauma on either of their bodies, police said.Mendoza said Friday that investigators are tracking down those who may have spoken with the couple in their final days — however, that has proved difficult due to Hackman and Arakawa’s highly private lifestyle.The sheriff said it remains unclear whether they died in the over $3 million house around the same time — a key clue Mendoza authorities are looking to nail down.“There’s no indication that anybody was moving about the house or doing anything different, so it’s very hard to determine if they both passed at the same time or how close they passed together,” he said. “We’re trying to put that information together … and I think the autopsy report is going to be key to this investigation.”Appearing beside Mendoza, Santa Fe Fire Chief Brian Moya said on “Today” that some type of gas or chemical leak could “possibly” have been a factor — as Hackman’s daughter Elizabeth Jean Hackman had suggested.“That was a home with natural gas in it, so it could have [played a factor in their deaths],” Moya said.