Gene Hackman and Wife Found Dead in Their Home: Daughter Reveals Shocking Details

2025-02-28 06:05:21.144

Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe home on Wednesday. Hackman was 95, and Arakawa was 65. Their deaths are currently under investigation, though authorities have stated there were no apparent signs of foul play. Gene Hackman's youngest daughter, Leslie Anne Hackman, spoke to the Daily Mail about her father's health leading up to his death. She revealed that she hadn't spoken to her father or stepmother in a couple of months but stated that Hackman was in "very good physical condition" up until his passing. He reportedly maintained an active lifestyle, practicing Pilates and yoga several times a week. Leslie, who described a close relationship with her father, said there were no indications of health problems before his death. Leslie and her sister, Elizabeth Jean Hackman, speculate that a carbon monoxide leak may have been the cause of death. The police affidavit notes that the deaths were "suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation." An open prescription pill bottle and scattered pills were found near Arakawa and a deceased dog. Autopsy and toxicology reports are pending. The family released a statement expressing their sadness and confirming the deaths. Leslie plans to travel to New Mexico to cooperate with the investigation once police provide more information.