Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Gene died due to heart disease with Alzheimer's as a contributing factor, while his wife died from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. Gene likely survived alone in the home for about a week after his wife's death.
Key Points
Gene Hackman died due to heart disease with Alzheimer's as a contributing factor
His wife died from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
Gene likely survived alone in the home for about a week after his wife's death
Pros
Long-lasting relationship between Gene Hackman and his wife