Mystery Surrounds Deaths of Oscar Winner Actor Gene Hackman and Spouse Betsy Arakawa, Likely Died 10 Days Before Being Found

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 09:08am on 01 Mar 2025,Saturday Entertainment

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found deceased in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on February 26, 2025. A maintenance worker discovered their bodies alongside one of their dogs, prompting a 911 call. Hackman was located near the kitchen, while Arakawa was found in a bathroom with signs of decomposition. Initial investigations revealed no signs of forced entry or struggle, and carbon monoxide poisoning has been ruled out. Authorities are awaiting autopsy and toxicology results to determine the cause of death. Hackman, renowned for films like "The French Connection," had been married to Arakawa since 1991.

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