Actor Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa's Tragic Deaths

SOURCE www.npr.org
Actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa passed away in their New Mexico home, with Gene dying of heart disease due to his poor health and Alzheimer's disease, while Betsy succumbed to hantavirus. Both deaths were ruled as natural causes, and there was no foul play involved.

Key Points

  • Gene Hackman died of heart disease and advanced Alzheimer's disease
  • Betsy Arakawa passed away from hantavirus
  • No foul play suspected in their deaths