Actor Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead in New Mexico Home

The couple's deaths are under investigation, with no immediate signs of foul play or external trauma, and autopsy results pending.

Gene Hackman, 95, and Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found deceased in their Santa Fe residence, alongside one of their dogs, with two other dogs surviving.
Authorities estimate the couple may have been dead for several days to up to two weeks, based on the condition of their bodies.
Preliminary autopsies revealed no external trauma, and toxicology and carbon monoxide tests are being conducted to determine the cause of death.
An open prescription bottle with pills scattered nearby was found near Arakawa, raising questions about its potential relevance to their deaths.
Family and friends remember Hackman and Arakawa for their close bond, with Hackman leaving a legacy as a two-time Oscar-winning actor and Arakawa as a classical pianist.