Actor Gene Hackman and Wife Found Dead in New Mexico Home; Investigation Ongoing

Authorities say the legendary actor and his wife likely died around February 17, with no immediate signs of foul play as an investigation continues.

Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, were discovered deceased in their Santa Fe home alongside one of their dogs on February 26.
Preliminary findings from Hackman’s pacemaker indicate his last recorded activity was on February 17, suggesting the couple had been dead for about 10 days before being found.
Authorities have ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning as a cause of death, contrary to early speculation, but have not disclosed the nature of pills found near Arakawa’s body.
No signs of trauma were observed on either body, and two other dogs were found alive in another part of the residence.
The full results of autopsies and toxicology reports are pending, with investigators keeping all possibilities open in their inquiry.