Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of starvation, dehydration

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

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

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 - 6d

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 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 - 3d

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

ABC News - 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 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 - 3d

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 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 - 3d

‘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 - 4d

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 home

ABC News - Mar. 7

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

"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 - 5d

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 - 2d

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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' ears

CBS News - Mar. 8

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 - 3d

Gene Hackman's children not named in actor's $80m will

The legendary actor's three children may still have a claim to his fortune under state laws, legal experts say.

BBC News - 1d

'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 - 6d

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

Woman who planned to sell human toes regurgitated by dogs avoids jail in Melbourne court sentencing

Joanna Kathlyn Kinman, 48, was working at an animal shelter when she found body parts of dogs’ owner who had died of natural causes. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get ...

The Guardian - 1h

Sunday with Nigel Havers: ‘We’ll take the dog for a walk, she’s a rare poodle-poodle’

The actor talks about breakfast, dinner, dogs and horses, and shares his tips on racing and learning lines. Up early? I like to listen to Paddy O’Connell at 9am on Radio 4. It’s a semi-political, ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation

Researchers say problem could increase number of people at risk of starvation by 400m in next two decades. The pollution of the planet by microplastics is significantly cutting food supplies by ...

The Guardian - 6d

Woman who lived to age 117 had genes keeping her cells ‘younger’, study shows

Maria Branyas Morera, US-born supercentenarian who died in Spain last August, found to have microbiota of an infant. The US-born woman who was the world’s oldest living person before she died in ...

The Guardian - 3d

WATCH: Dog goes viral for cuddling

Justice the dog is a trained emotional support animal who went viral for cuddling after his owner posted a video on TikTok.

ABC News - 1d

Think You Understand Your Dog? Think Again.

People interpret a dog’s emotions based on its situation and have “a big blind spot” for the actual animal, a new study found.

The New York Times - 6d

A beaver: to get attention they will slap the water with their tails | Helen Sullivan

They prefer to carry branches in their teeth, like dogs. And when they swim, they hold their front paws to their chests, like a severe governess in a Victorian novel. The heads of beavers, large ...

The Guardian - 6d

James Reason, Who Used Swiss Cheese to Explain Human Error, Dies at 86

Mistakes happen, he theorized, because multiple vulnerabilities in a system align — like the holes in cheese — to create a recipe for disaster.

The New York Times - 3d

Vineyard owner has winery dog cloned

Stella, the winery dog at California's Flambeaux vineyard, was starting to slow down in her old age. So vineyard president Arthur Murray decided to have her cloned. Itay Hod has the story.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Swiss police rescue two dogs kidnapped for over $1 million ransom

Swiss police say they have solved a kidnapping involving two dogs and a demand for ransom of about $1.135 million

ABC News - Mar. 8

2 dogs rescued after being kidnapped, ransomed for over $1 million

The dogs' kidnappers tried to ransom the animals for over $1,135,000, Swiss police said Saturday.

CBS News - Mar. 8

WATCH: Dog finds home after 1,739 days in shelter

Brittany Bunnell adopted Jones, a 13-year-old dog that spent almost five years in a shelter and became a staff favorite.

ABC News - Mar. 10

Memphis man says he was shot by his dog while lying in bed

A man sustained a gunshot wound when his dog accidentally fired a a gun by jumping on a bed this week in Memphis, police said.

NBC News - 3d

Sea Dogs promote Jesse Scaglion to general manager

Mar. 13—For the first time in 15 years, the Portland Sea Dogs have a new general manager. The Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox announced Thursday that Jesse Scaglion has been promoted to ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Tennessee man shot by his dog while lying in bed

A bullet grazed the Memphis man’s thigh after his one-year-old pit bull got his paw stuck in a gun’s trigger guard. Dog bites man is hardly news, but in Tennessee , a dog recently shot a man, ...

The Guardian - 5d

The Iditarod Winner Just Wanted to Get His Sled Dogs Home

After the 2020 race, it took a vintage plane to get Thomas Waerner and his 16 dogs back home to Norway from Alaska at the start of the pandemic.

The New York Times - 5d

Dog accidentally shoots owner after getting paw stuck in trigger guard

The gun fired after the dog's paw got stuck in the trigger guard, police said. The victim was relaxing on his bed with a female friend when he was shot.

CBS News - 4d

Barking dogs at Iowa kennel provide key evidence in murder case

A surveillance camera captured the sound of dogs barking, helping authorities determine when Angela Prichard's estranged husband arrived at the location to wait for her.

CBS News - 2d

Woman admits trying to sell human toes regurgitated by dogs

An Australian woman narrowly avoided jail on Monday over her plans to sell on the black market two human toes that had been regurgitated by dogs.

NBC News - 1h

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of starvation, dehydration

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