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.
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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 - 3d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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Gene Hackman died of natural causes days after wife died of hantavirus; How the "Syncopated Clock" song wormed its way into Americans' earsCBS News - 5d -
'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 - 2d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
‘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 - 1d -
"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 - 2d -
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 - 5d -
Kennedy Wants to Cure Chronic Disease. Here’s What He’s Up Against.
Ending chronic disease requires major social change.The New York Times - 4d -
Wife of 'Ghost Adventures' star Aaron Goodwin arrested on suspicion of hiring someone to kill him
Victoria Goodwin, wife of 'Ghost Adventures' star Aaron Goodwin, is under arrest in Nevada on suspicion of plotting to kill her husband.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Mistrial declared in murder trial of California judge accused of killing wife
LOS ANGELES — A mistrial was declared Monday in the case of an Orange County judge charged with murder in the 2023 shooting of his wife.NBC News - 2d -
Cati Blauvelt: Death of a Soldier’s Wife
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Hundreds of civilians have been killed in Syria. Here's what we know.
Hundreds of civilians have been killed in Syria in the last 48 hours, marking the deadliest eruption of violence since the fall of the Assad regime in December.NBC News - 4d -
Ex-Army recruiter blamed wife for his demotion. Did he kill her for revenge?
Cati Blauvelt was discovered in an abandoned South Carolina farmhouse in 2016 — a broken knife blade inside her body. Almost immediately, her friends had one suspect in mind: John Blauvelt, her ...CBS News - 4d -
Entire families reportedly killed in fighting in north-west Syria, UN says
Human rights commissioner calls for investigation into ‘extremely disturbing’ attacks in Latakia province. The UN has condemned what it called “extremely disturbing” reports of entire families ...The Guardian - 3d -
Man charged with murder did online search for consequences of killing 'illegal immigrant'
A Texas man charged with murder in the death of his fiancé searched online what the legal consequences were of killing an "illegal immigrant" by a "legal citizen," according a court document.NBC News - 2d -
One killed in largest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, authorities say
At least 91 drones descended on Russian capital, forcing flights and train services to be suspended. Ukraine targeted Moscow early on Tuesday in what authorities said was its largest ever drone ...The Guardian - 2d -
Africa Received Billions in U.S. Aid. Here’s What It Will Lose.
The United States spent decades responding to conflicts and disease in Africa. The continent is now expected to be the hardest hit by the Trump administration’s aid cuts.The New York Times - 4d -
What We Know About the Clashes in Syria
Scores have been killed in fierce clashes between government forces and gunmen loyal to the Assad regime, in a serious challenge to the country’s new rulers.The New York Times - 5d -
Court upholds murder conviction in Fitbit murder case despite missteps by prosecutor
The Connecticut Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of a man found guilty of killing his wife in 2015, in a case that drew widespread attention because of evidence from the victim's ...ABC News - 3d -
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disease
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died at 22 after years of struggling with the rare mitochondrial disease PolG, according to a statement issued by his parents, Prince Robert and Princess Julie, on ...NBC News - 3d -
What's next for Rays after killing stadium deal? Six possible outcomes for the future of the MLB team
Owner Stu Sternberg announced Thursday that the team will not move forward with its 2028 stadium plansCBS Sports - 4h -
Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62
The actor and ex-wife of “Baywatch” star David Hasselhoff, Pamela Bach has died at age 62ABC News - Mar. 6 -
Wife details arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil as judge blocks deportation
The wife of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil said she and her husband were returning to their apartment after breaking their Ramadan fast when immigration agents confronted them and arrested ...NBC News - 2d -
US aid cuts are hurting Africa's ability to respond to disease outbreaks, health chief says
Aid cuts by the United States are hurting Africa’s capacity to respond to disease outbreaks, the head of the continent's public health agency said ahead of a meeting with regional health ministers ...ABC News - 6h -
A Young Prince of Luxembourg Dies of a Rare Genetic Disease
Prince Frederik, 22, was a founder and the creative director of a foundation that raised awareness of POLG disorder.The New York Times - 3d -
I adore my children. I’m also scared that one day my son will kill me
In the UK, more than 170 women have been murdered by their sons in the past 15 years. An anonymous mother reveals what it is like to be frightened of your child while desperately wanting to support ...The Guardian - 5d -
Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of 'Baywatch' icon David Hasselhoff, dies by suicide
Actor Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, who appeared in several TV series and was the ex-wife of 'Baywatch' star David Hasselhoff, died of suicide this week. She was 62.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6 -
Man who searched killing an "illegal immigrant" online arrested in murder of fiancé
Ty Vaughn, 31, allegedly shot and killed his fiancé hours after searching "is it illegal to kill an illegal immigrant."CBS News - 1d -
Wife of Palestinian activist facing deportation says she was 'naive' not to expect his arrest
The wife of Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist who faces deportation, says she was "naive" to think that her husband wouldn't be detained by immigration ...NBC News - 10h -
A Navy veteran and his wife say Tricare rescinded approvals for over $100K in health care claims paid years ago
A Navy veteran and his wife said they were blindsided when Tricare, the military’s health care program, rescinded over $100,000 in medical claims it had approved and paid several years ago.NBC News - 38m -
Mutated DNA Restored to Normal in Gene Therapy Advance
The small study in patients with a rare disorder that causes liver and lung damage showed the potential for precisely targeted infusions.The New York Times - 3d -
Medical helicopter crash in Mississippi kills 3
A medical transport helicopter crashed in Mississippi on Monday, killing a pilot and two hospital workers on board, officials said.NBC News - 2d -
Wife of Columbia graduate student detained by Ice speaks out about his arrest
Mahmoud Khalil was detained by Ice agents on Saturday, part of Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus protesters. Mahmoud Khalil’s wife, who is now eight months pregnant, issued a statement on ...The Guardian - 1d
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