Gene Hackman, wife's cause of death announced by New Mexico officials
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What to know about deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife as authorities release causes
Authorities revealed new information on Friday about the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Hackman died of heart disease, officials said, and Arakawa was killed by ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
What we know about deaths of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa
Gene Hackman died of heart disease and Betsy Arakawa's cause of death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, officials said.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Investigation advances into Gene Hackman's mysterious death, with update by New Mexico authorities
Authorities are preparing to reveal more information about the investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy ArakawaABC News - Mar. 7 -
Calls to medical clinic show Gene Hackman's wife was alive longer than previously believed
Cellphone records indicate Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman, was alive a day after her estimated time of death, a New Mexico sheriff's official said Monday.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Court puts a temporary hold on releasing records related to the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife
A New Mexico court has granted a temporary restraining order against the release of certain records related to the investigation into the recent deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy ...ABC News - Mar. 17 -
Gene Hackman died of natural causes days after wife died of rare respiratory virus
Cause of Betsy Arakawa’s death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome while Hackman died of heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease contributing. The actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes ...The Guardian - Mar. 7 -
Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes one week apart
The 95-year-old actor's Alzheimer's means it is "quite possible" he was unaware of his wife's death, say officials.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Gene Hackman’s final days marked by isolation: ‘Slowing down and reclusive’
The actor was likely alone in his house for days, disoriented and too frail to seek help, after death of wife Betsy Arakawa. The actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block the release of police images and videos
The estate of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead at their New Mexico ranch last month, has asked a court to stop sensitive images from the investigation into the ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes days apart, officials say
Officials have revealed a tragic timeline for how legendary actor Gene Hackman spent his final days. Both Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes, with her dying days before him ...CBS News - Mar. 8 -
What Is Hantavirus, the Disease That Killed Gene Hackman’s Wife?
Ms. Arakawa, the wife of the actor Gene Hackman, died from the effects of a disease often caused by contact with droppings from infected rodents.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Gene Hackman's estate trying to block release of death probe records
Gene Hackman's estate is seeking to block the release of autopsy and investigative reports related to the recent deaths of Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
New evidence changes timeline of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's last days
Actor Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, called a medical concierge service in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Feb. 11 -- one day after authorities previously reported her last known activity, and two ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block release of death investigation records
The estate of deceased actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports related to the deaths of Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa, especially photographs ...ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Bruce Willis' wife decrees, after Gene Hackman's death, 'Caregivers need care too'
After Gene Hackman's death, which followed the death of his caregiver wife, Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming speaks out about caring for the people who give care.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 14 -
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Police release new evidence in timeline of Hackman and his wife's death
Authorities say the actor's wife called for medical help a day after she was thought to have died.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Gene Hackman's wife called medical concierge service before she died
Betsy Arakawa, who died from hantavirus, called a medical concierge service two weeks before she and Gene Hackman were found dead.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Gene Hackman Lost His Wife and Caregiver, and Spent 7 Days Alone
The exact details may never be known, but Mr. Hackman, 95 with advanced Alzheimer’s, was alone for about a week after his wife and sole caregiver died.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed
An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, though the virus has not been confirmed as the causeABC News - Mar. 6 -
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say
Authorities have revealed that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their homeABC News - Mar. 7 -
Unvaccinated New Mexico Resident Dies of Suspected Measles
The patient tested positive for the infection, but state health officials could not confirm that it was the cause of death.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Body camera footage is released showing scene outside Gene Hackman's home
Authorities have released body camera footage from outside the home of Gene Hackman, where the actor and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in late FebruaryABC News - 17h -
‘Carers need care, too’: Bruce Willis’s wife speaks out after deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa
Emma Heming Willis, who is primary carer for the actor since his dementia diagnosis in 2023, says there is ‘a broader story’ to tell about their plight. Emma Heming Willis, the primary carer for ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
"Mornings Memory": Revisiting Gene Hackman's 1993 interview on "The Firm" set
In today's "Mornings Memory," we remember the late Gene Hackman. CBS News spoke with the iconic actor in 1993 while he was filming "The Firm" in the Cayman Islands.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
How to Care for a Loved One With Dementia: 5 Expert Tips
Gene Hackman was cared for by his wife in his final years. Her unexpected death highlights the essential and challenging job of those who care for Alzheimer’s patients.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Santa Fe clinic says Gene Hackman’s wife called them the day after police say she died
The county sheriff’s office have confirmed that Betsy Arakawa made the phone call on 12 February disproving their initial belief that she had died a day earlier. A private healthcare clinic in New ...The Guardian - 5d -
Gene Hackman’s Wife Died at Least a Day Later Than Originally Thought
Betsy Arakawa made several calls to a medical clinic on Feb. 12, the day after the authorities initially believed that she died.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Wife of slain Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi arrested in Mexico
Yolanda Marodi is accused of stabbing her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, to death in February.CBS News - 12h -
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of starvation, dehydration
The report noted that the stomach of the dog that belonged to Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa was mostly empty except for small amounts of hair and bile.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
'Living in a reel': How Alzheimer's left Gene Hackman alone in his final days
The actor may not have known his wife was dead inside the home he was living in because of the disease.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Hallmark star Brennan Elliott announces death of wife Camilla Row after stomach cancer battle
Hallmark star Brennan Elliott shared that his wife, Camilla Row, died after a yearslong battle with Stage 4 gastric cancer.NBC News - 1d -
Gene Hackman estate goes to court to prevent release of autopsy pictures
Fearing release of distressing material, lawyers have petitioned a Santa Fe court to seal records to protect the family’s right to privacy. A representative for the estate of actor Gene Hackman is ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Woman accused of killing her California fire captain wife captured in Mexico
Yolanda Marodi, suspected of fatally stabbing Capt. Rebecca Marodi at their home in San Diego County, was captured in Mexico after more than a month on the run, officials said Saturday.NBC News - 2d -
Brett Gardner's Family: What to Know About the Former Yankee's Wife Jessica and Sons Miller and Hunter
Former Yankees player Brett Gardner and his wife Jessica announced the death of their 14-year-old son Miller on March 23Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Investigators try to find the cause of New York brush fires
New York officials are investigating the origin of the brush fires on Long Island that have burned hundreds of acres though they are no longer visible. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports on how much ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
NC State officially announces hiring of McNeese's Will Wade as new Wolfpack men's basketball coach
N.C. State has made it official: McNeese's Will Wade is the Wolfpack's new men's basketball coach. The school announced the hiring Sunday, coming a day after Wade's McNeese team lost to Purdue in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Cati Blauvelt: Death of a Soldier’s Wife
A soldier goes on the run after his wife is murdered. With him, his 17-year-old girlfriend. What does she know? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Costa Rican officials suspect former Yankee's teen son died of 'food intoxication'
Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner and his wife, Jessica Gardner, has died, the couple announced.ABC News - 13h
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