Gene Hackman: Last News

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.

TMZ first reported. “Yeah, I’m thinking cremate the dog and bury it with Betsy,” Elizabeth can be heard telling the deputy.

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.

death last month.Lane, who starred alongside Hackman in Mike Nichols’ 1996 film “The Birdcage,” opened up about his time shooting the comedy during a Tuesday night appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”“I think I told him every morning he was my favorite actor,” Lane, 69, said of the late “Unforgiven” star.“It was the thrill of a lifetime to get to work with him,” Lane continued. “He was such, one of the greats of the screen, and I was just very fortunate to share that time with him.”“The Birdcage” sees Lane and Robin Williams portray a gay couple preparing to meet their son’s soon-to-be in-laws – played by Hackman and Dianne Wiest.Lane discussed one scene in particular and how Hackman was able to do a comedy “beautifully.” He also recalled pestering Hackman about all the previous movies the “Superman” actor starred in.“When we were shooting that scene, that dinner scene, we were all at a table for a whole week, so every morning, I would tell him he was my favorite actor, and I would say, ‘Tell me about The Conversation.

Fox News Digital about how he was focused on his health, and was “bothered” by aging, before he died last month at age 95 as a result of advanced Alzheimer’s, as well as heart disease and hypertension.Hackman’s pals said he played golf and did yoga in particular. “He was very fit, you know, and he was 6-foot-2 plus an ex-Marine,” said Stuart Ashman, a friend of Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa’s, who passed last month from Hantavirus.“He did Pilates like three times a week.

Instagram video on Monday where she advocated for caretakers.“So this is not something I’d usually comment on, but I do really believe there is some learning in regards to this tragic passing of Mr. and Mrs. Hackman,” Heming Willis, 46, began her video.

The New York Times of Arakawa, who was seemingly the Oscar-winner’s sole caretaker prior to his shocking death. Maintenance workers discovered Hackman and his wife’s bodies at the couple’s Santa Fe, New Mexico home on February 26 after they were unable to get in touch with the couple.

The causes of death have been revealed for actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa Hackman, 65. Hackman was found to have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease along with advanced Alzheimer's disease, while his wife likely passed away first from "hantavirus pulmonary syndrome" (HPS), according to New Mexico authorities. Hantaviruses include a group of viruses primarily carried by rodents that can cause severe respiratory or renal diseases in humans, according to Dr.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beverly Hills 90210 co-star, Jennie Garth, has criticised the actor being left out of the Oscars’ In Memoriam tribute.On July 13 last year, Doherty passed away aged 53 after a nine-year battle with breast cancer. She was best known for the role Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210 from 1990-84, returning to the part from the show’s reboot 90210 from 2008-09.She also found success as Prue Halliwell in supernatural series Charmed, which she appeared in from 1998-2001, as well as the cult ‘80s film Heathers.

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.