After a week of intense investigations into the mysterious death of actor Gene Hackman, found dead alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog, authorities in New Mexico revealed the causes of this tragic event. Authorities determined that Betsy Arakawa died first from contracting hantavirus, a pulmonary infection, approximately a week before Gene Hackman's death, the Oscar-winning actor. The actor had poor health and suffered from Alzheimer's disease, which greatly contributed to his subsequent death. Although pills were found near Betsy Arakawa's body, it was confirmed that they were not related to her death. As for Gene Hackman's dog, found dead alongside the couple, the situation remains a mystery. According to authorities, hantavirus could not have been the cause of the animal's death, as it is not contagious to animals. It is speculated that the pet may have died of starvation, although it has not been officially determined what happened. Gene Hackman died on February 18 due to heart disease. Despite being alone for several days, as his wife was last seen on February 11, possibly dying on that date, it is likely that the actor did not know about his wife's death due to his Alzheimer's disease. The autopsy revealed that Gene Hackman went several days without eating before his death and was found in a room different from that of Betsy Arakawa, with his cane and sunglasses.
