- Cause of Death Confirmed – Gene Hackman, 95, died from cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s as a contributing factor. His wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, succumbed to hantavirus, likely contracted from rodent exposure in their Santa Fe home.
- Timeline of Deaths – Investigators estimate Arakawa died around February 11, while Hackman passed about a week later, possibly unaware of her death due to his condition.
- Dog Found Dead – Their dog, Zinna, was also discovered deceased. A necropsy is being conducted to determine if it was affected by the same virus.
- Investigation Still Ongoing – Authorities are analyzing the couple’s phones and home environment to verify all circumstances surrounding their deaths.
- Lingering Questions – While natural causes are suspected, officials say they are still closing “loopholes” in the case, ensuring no foul play was involved.
5 Breaking Updates in Gene Hackman Death Investigation
