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USA Today reported Monday.The dog who actually died in the home was a 12-year-old Australian Kelpie mixed-breed named Zinna, who was trained in agility skills in hopes to one day compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Her body was found in a closed crate in the couple’s sprawling multi-million dollar estate.The outlet contacted SFCSO spokeswoman Denise Womack-Avila, who hadn’t yet heard about the case of mistaken doggie identity.“Our deputies do not deal with canines on a daily basis and I cannot currently speak to the condition or state of the dog’s body upon discovery,” she said.Hackman, 95 and Arakawa, 64, were found dead in separate rooms of the home they shared on Feb.

Gene Hackman's nephew, Tim Hackman, has been setting the record straight among swirling rumours regarding his uncle and aunt's sudden deaths.The Hollywood legend Gene and his spouse, Betsy Arakawa, were tragically discovered deceased in their New Mexico abode the previous week. Amidst speculation around carbon monoxide poisoning or a heart attack being to blame, Tim is calling for patience and thorough scrutiny prior to making any hasty assumptions.The son of Gene's sibling Richard Hackman, Tim illuminated that they are standing by for the conclusive say from the toxicology analysis.

were all found dead inside their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Feb. 26.Now, Tim Hackman, the son of Gene’s brother, Richard, is sharing that the family is waiting for the results from the coroner’s office before drawing any conclusions.“We’re waiting on toxicology,” Tim told Us Weekly on Monday. “That will tell us everything.

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

Oscar viewers were left frustrated after the awards ceremony's In Memoriam segment failed to mention late actress Michelle Trachtenberg.The star, who sadly passed away on 26 February at the age of 39, was known for her impressive acting journey that began at age 11. Her impressive career launched with the classic Harriet the Spy in 1996 and she went on to star in Ice Princess, Eurotrip, and Inspector Gadget, while she was also well known for Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl.

Kerry Katona in her weekly OK! column reveals her excitement about the reunion of 90s boyband icons 5ive, admits that she agrees with Rod Stewart that 'all celebrity children are f*** up' - and expresses her sadness at the tragic news of the death of Hollywood legend, Gene Hackman.The former Atomic Kitten singer also opens up about why she believes she's been losing weight recently - though she's eating regularly and is 'always hungry', and reveals she is heading back out to sun-soaked Thailand soon for more R&R.... Five’s Back! I can’t tell you all how excited I was to hear that Five are reuniting, I love them so much. When I heard the news I immediately texted them and said, ‘Is this true?!’ It’s the best news I’ve heard this year.

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.

David Lynch during the 2025 Oscars‘ In Memoriam segment.The beloved late director’s death was announced by his family on social media earlier this year (January 16) – he was aged 78 and died from cardiac arrest.Lynch was included in the In Memoriam segment, which was presented by Morgan Freeman – the veteran actor began with a monologue about Gene Hackman, who was found dead last week with his wife Betsy Arakawa and dog.The annual segment – which, this year, was soundtracked by a live ensemble’s rendition of Mozart’s ‘Lacrimosa’, a movement from his ‘Requiem Mass’ piece – features brief clips of every Hollywood figure who has died in the past year deemed notable by the Oscars.

J. Kim Murphy The Oscars paid tribute to Gene Hackman during Sunday’s ceremony, with the actor’s “Unforgiven” co-star Morgan Freeman introducing an honor for the late star. The speech preceded the ceremony’s in memoriam, honoring the industry figures who have died in the previous year.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor The 2025 Oscars got reflective with the traditional In Memoriam segment celebrating the entertainment figures who died over the past year as the names scrolled onscreen. Notable names in filmmaking including David Lynch, Maggie Smith, James Earl Jones and Donald Sutherland were recognized during the emotional segment. “Harriet the Spy” star Michelle Trachtenberg, who died the Wednesday before the Oscars, was not included in the In Memoriam segment.

Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman, who was found dead last week with his wife in New Mexico, received a stirring tribute from friend and collaborator Morgan Freeman.

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 musical adaptation of the film version of The Producers is one of Mel Brooks’ greatest successes, but the veteran comedian has revealed it nearly didn’t happen. He wasn’t sure his 1967 movie needed any tunes, and had to be persuaded by a persistent producer.

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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.

spoke to Daily Mail on Friday, just two days after Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 65, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home, along with a deceased dog. The housekeeper told the outlet that Feaster, who lives in Hawaii, grew concerned when Arakawa’s regular monthly phone calls stopped.“Betsy hadn’t called her mother in months.

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.

The full audio of the distressing 911 call to emergency services reporting the discovery of Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa at their home has been released. Oscar-winning film star Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead, along with one of their dogs, at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Wednesday, and police said there were no apparent signs of foul play.

Gene Hackman, who died at age 95 on Wednesday under strange circumstances.“He was a tough nut, Gene Hackman. But he was really good,” Murray, 74, said in an interview with the Associated Press. The “Ghostbusters” star added, “And he was really difficult, we can say it now, but he was a tough guy.

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.