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Nation Apr 15

Gene Hackman’s wife researched symptoms of illness days before her death, report says

By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press

Health Mar 08

60th Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals
What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa in New Mexico?

Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus infection, officials in New Mexico announced Friday. Hantavirus, found throughout the world, is spread by contact with rodents or their urine or feces. An infection can rapidly progress and become life-threatening.

By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press

Arts Mar 07

97th Academy Awards - Oscars Show - Hollywood
Gene Hackman died of heart disease a week after his wife died of hantavirus, authorities say

Both deaths were ruled to be from natural causes, chief medical examiner Dr. Heather Jarrell said alongside state fire and health officials at a news conference.

By Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan, Lisa Baumann, Associated Press

Arts Feb 28

Actor Gene Hackman with wife Betsy Arakawa at the United Cel
Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa tested negative for carbon monoxide, sheriff says

Preliminary autopsy results didn’t determine how Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and his wife died at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but did rule out that they were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, the sheriff leading the investigation said Friday.

By Susan Montoya Bryan, Jacques Billeaud, John Seewer, Associated Press

Arts Feb 27

Runaway Jury Press Conference with Dustin Hoffman, Gene Hackman, John Cusack and Rachel Weisz
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Remembering the life and legendary career of actor Gene Hackman

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman is dead at the age of 95. Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday. Authorities are still investigating the cause, but a search warrant affidavit…

By John Yang, Azhar Merchant

Feb 27

Acclaimed actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog found dead in New Mexico home, authorities say

By Felicia Fonseca and Susan Montoya Bryan, Brian Melley, Associated Press

The gruff but beloved Hackman was among the most accomplished actors of his generation, appearing as villains, heroes and antiheroes in dozens of dramas, comedies and action films from the 1960s until his retirement in the early 2000s.

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