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 Arakawa
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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 - 15h -
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 - 2d -
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say
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Gene Hackman Lost His Wife and Caregiver, and Spent 7 Days Alone
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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 - 2d -
Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes one week apart
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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 - 1d -
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