Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman, died from Hantavirus, a rare and deadly virus spread by rodents. The virus was misdiagnosed, and she passed away quickly after contracting it.
Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, passed away from Hantavirus, a rare virus spread through contact with rodent droppings. Authorities revealed that she died approximately a week before Hackman, who succumbed to heart disease and complications from Alzheimer's. Hantavirus, often misdiagnosed as a chest cold due to its rarity, quickly progresses and has a mortality rate of one in three. Arakawa's final days were marked by increasing difficulty breathing, ultimately leading to her death after losing consciousness in the bathroom. Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, an infectious disease expert, explained that early diagnosis and hospitalization are crucial for improving survival rates, comparing the virus to severe pneumonia.
