Gene Hackman and Wife Found Dead in Santa Fe Home
Legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their Santa Fe home due to natural causes, with no external trauma seen on either. Authorities launched a criminal investigation into their deaths, which remain open pending autopsy and toxicology results.
Key Points
- Gene Hackman died due to hypertensive atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease with Alzheimers as a contributing factor
- Betsy Arakawa died due to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, a disease transmitted from animals to humans
- Authorities launched a criminal investigation into their deaths as they were initially described as suspicious
Pros
- Detailed information about the cause of death provided by New Mexico officials
- No external trauma seen on the deceased, indicating natural causes
Cons
- Tragic loss of two individuals, Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa