Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their New Mexico home. Gene Hackman had advanced Alzheimer's disease and significant heart disease, leading to his death. Betsy Arakawa's cause of death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Authorities ruled out foul play and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Key Points
Gene Hackman had advanced Alzheimer's disease and significant heart disease
Betsy Arakawa's cause of death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
No signs of trauma or carbon monoxide poisoning were found on the bodies
Pros
Detailed information on the cause of death provided by authorities
Ruling out foul play and carbon monoxide poisoning
Cons
Tragic loss of life
Complicated timeline due to the couple's low profile and privacy preferences