Causes of Death of Actor Gene Hackman and his Wife

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa Hackman passed away from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, advanced Alzheimer's disease, and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Hantaviruses are primarily carried by rodents and can cause severe respiratory or renal diseases in humans.

Key Points

  • Actor Gene Hackman had atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and advanced Alzheimer's disease
  • Gene Hackman's wife likely passed away from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
  • Hantaviruses are primarily spread by rodents through dust particles from their urine, saliva, or nesting materials
  • Hantaviruses can cause severe respiratory symptoms with a high fatality rate

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  • Information on hantaviruses and how they can be transmitted

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