Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa

A timeline of how actor Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa died at their New Mexico home
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a full week after his wife died from hantavirus in their New Mexico home, likely unaware that she was dead because he was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease, authorities revealed Friday.
A mask, a cane and a frantic dog: Inside the final hours of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa
The mysterious death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife rattled and baffled the Santa Fe community. New details emerge about the couple's final hours.
Emma Heming Willis speaks up for caregivers after Betsy Arakawa and Gene Hackman’s deaths
As Bruce Willis lives with frontotemporal dementia, his wife Emma Hemming Willis has become an advocate for others supporting loved ones with longterm care needs.
Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say
The partially mummified bodies of Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were discovered in February at their home in New Mexico.
Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa deaths: Causes of death revealed in press conference
Over a week after legendary actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead, officials say heart issues and a rare disease played a role.
What to Know About Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa’s Death and Investigation
Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead on February 26, 2025, at the respective ages of 96 and 63
Betsy Arakawa ‘Doted’ On Dogs She Shared With Gene Hackman; 1 Helped Paramedics Find His Body
Veterinarian Robert Gruda told USA Today that Arakawa had taken Zinna for a “major surgery” in January, and had been told to keep the dog confined to a crate while she recover
How Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy's Surviving Dogs Assisted First Responders While They Searched for His Body
The late actor and his wife were found dead along with one of their dogs, but their two surviving dogs were also found in their Santa Fe property
How Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy's Surviving Dogs Helped First Responders
The two surviving dogs of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa tried to assist the law enforcement investigation into their deaths, authorities confirmed. While local members of the Sante Fe sheriff's department searched the couple's home during a welfare check,
Gene Hackman Case: How Actor’s Surviving Dogs Helped Find His Body
After paramedics found Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa dead in the bathroom of their Santa Fe home, the couple’s dogs led authorities to the actor’s body.
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What is hantavirus? How Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa died
After the couple — as well as one of their three dogs — were found dead in their Santa Fe home Feb. 26, New Mexico Chief ...
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa lived a peaceful, private life in New Mexico before their deaths, friends say
Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, shared a peaceful and private life, rich in adventure, art and genuine love, before ...
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 — ...
Rumor of secret tunnel filled with bodies found under Gene Hackman's home doesn't add up
A rumor that the FBI was investigating a hidden tunnel found beneath the Santa Fe, New Mexico, home of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, circulated online in March 2025, not long after ...