Actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found deceased in their New Mexico home under mysterious circumstances, with their dog also found dead nearby.
Gene Hackman, the acclaimed actor, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were discovered dead in their Santa Fe home, along with one of their dogs. Authorities described the scene as suspicious, noting Arakawa's body showed signs of decomposition and mummification. Hackman's body exhibited similar signs of death. While the home's door was ajar, there was no sign of forced entry or theft. A space heater was found near Arakawa, and the possibility of a fall is being investigated. Initial reports ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning. The cause of death is pending a medical examiner's report. Hackman's daughters released a statement expressing their devastation at the loss of their father and grandfather. The investigation is ongoing, with the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department and New Mexico Gas Co. involved.
