Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's Tragic Deaths
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe home after living for about a week with her decomposing body. Betsy died from a rare rat-borne disease, Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, and Gene succumbed to advanced Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease. Autopsies revealed their deaths were ruled as natural causes.
Key Points
- Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe home after living with Betsy's decomposing body for about a week.
- Betsy died from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, a rare rat-borne disease, while Gene succumbed to advanced Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease.
- Autopsies revealed their deaths were ruled as natural causes with no signs of internal or external trauma.
- Hantavirus is typically reported in spring and summer, often due to exposures to mouse droppings in poorly ventilated areas.