Semper Fi (Marine Corps)- Actor/Author Gene Hackman has passed away at age 95
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Bill Murray remembers Gene Hackman, his 'brilliant' 'Royal Tenenbaums' costar
Bill Murray has paid tribute to his 'brilliant' 'Royal Tenenbaums' costar Gene Hackman after his death at 95: 'I hope you're well wherever you are.'
Mendoza says Hackman's pacemaker shows its last event on February 17 -- indicating that's when it stopped and when he died. Mendoza said autopsies and toxicology reports were pending, but he said both individuals tested negative for carbon monoxide
Mendoza says there were no surveillance cameras inside or outside the residence that could aid officers' investigation. They're working to determined when Gene or Betsy last contacted anyone.
Mendoza says there were no surveillance cameras inside or outside the residence that could aid officers' investigation. They're working to determined when Gene or Betsy last contacted anyone.
Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa’s Bodies Test Negative for Carbon Monoxide; Hackman’s Pacemaker Stopped on Feb. 17
The bodies of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, both tested negative for carbon monoxide poisoning. Hackman's pacemaker stopped Feb. 17.
variety.com
Another possibility is if his wife found him deceased in the mud room and was so distraught she committed suicide with those pills.
I hope they at least weren't murdered with their killers being on the run which doesn't seem likely.
This is some real life horror movie shit.
Those pills being found by her makes me think it's either a murder-suicide or he died of natural causes and she committed suicide as a response.
To me those are the two most likely scenarios.
I agree, makes no sense how this shit happen that they can't figure it out.
But your analysis about this could be true.
They said there was no carbon monoxide that caused their deaths.
This is a strange case.
Did anyone watch this?
Whoever narrated this must have been high on ecstacy.
She was over enunciating and drawing out every word
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Gene Hackman Death: Gas Company Finds Minor Leak But ‘No Significant Findings’
The New Mexico Gas Company found 'no significant findings' in its inspection of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's home.
variety.com
It takes 4-6 weeks to get those autopsy results back so this is standard.
They probably already know but are awaiting the results before formally announcing it.
They aren't going to risk getting it wrong especially with someone so high profile.
That has to be A.IDid anyone watch this?
Whoever narrated this must have been high on ecstacy.
She was over enunciating and drawing out every word
That has to be A.I
Nah I don't think so.
AI is usually robotic when used for narrating.
That seems to be someone intentionally speaking like that as if they think they sound like newscasters or narrators of investigative shows they've seen.
Damn so his wife caught a respiratory disease from rats and died
Gene Hackman died of cardiovascular disease, while wife died of hantavirus: Officials
Gene Hackman died of heart disease and his wife Betsy Arakawa died of hantavirus about one week earlier in Santa Fe, New Mexico, authorities said in a press conference Friday.
The causes of deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were revealed by authorities on Friday, more than one week after the couple was mysteriously found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home.
Hackman died from "hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer's disease as a significant contributory factor," Dr. Heather Jarrell, chief medical investigator with for the state's Office of the Medical Investigator, said. "Autopsy examination and a full body post mortem CT examination demonstrated no acute findings of internal or external trauma, and showed severe heart disease, including multiple surgical procedures involving the heart, evidence of prior heart attacks and severe changes of the kidneys due to chronic High Blood Pressure."
Hackman probably died around Feb. 18 and his wife likely died around Feb. 11, she said.
Arakawa died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease carried by rodents, officials said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the rare disease "initially causes flu-like symptoms that can progress to more severe illness where people have trouble breathing."
Authorities said last week that the couple tested negative for carbon monoxide. The New Mexico Gas Company also concluded its investigation for carbon monoxide at the home, saying there were "no significant findings" of leaks.
Authorities said last week that their deaths were "suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation," according to a search warrant affidavit.
Hackman was discovered on the floor in the mud room, according to the search warrant. It appeared he fell suddenly, and he and his wife "showed obvious signs of death," the document said.
Hackman is believed to have died on Feb. 17 -- nine days before the bodies were found -- Mendoza said, noting that was the date of the last recorded "event" on his pacemaker.
Arakawa was found lying on her side on the floor in a bathroom, with a space heater near her body, according to the search warrant. Her body showed signs of decomposition; there was mummification to her hands and feet, the document said.
On the counter near Arakawa was an opened prescription bottle, with pills scattered, according to the search warrant.
One of the couple's three dogs was found dead in a crate about 10 to 15 feet from Arakawa's body, officials said.
But their two other dogs were found alive. It appeared they had access to a doggy door; one dog was found near Arakawa's body and the other was located outside, according to Mendoza.
Man people are really unaware of just how deadly rodent urine and feces can be when they become airborne.
Once that shit gets in your lungs you're in extreme danger and there is a very high possibility that it can be fatal. When I was a social worker and conducted house visits I'd occasionally see rat or mice droppings that people would sometimes just sweep up or off to the side of the room not realizing how dangerous it was.
As if this couldn't get any sadder this article indicates that she may have died 7 days before Gene and that he may not have been aware that she'd passed as they suspect he had advanced Alzheimer's disease
That means he could have possibly been in that house for 7 days without the ability to care for or feed himself
this says he died one week after her
the whole thing is.
"Gene Hackman likely died about a week after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, passed away due to hantavirus, a medical examiner announced Friday. Hackman died of cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s as a factor as well, said Heather Jarell, the chief medical examiner for the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator. Arakawa likely died about a week earlier, on Feb. 11, of hantavirus, a potentially fatal virus transmitted by mice. "
BREAKING
New Mexico’s Chief Medical Examiner says that Gene Hackman most likely died on February 18 due to heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease being a contributing factor.
His wife, Betsy, predeceased him, with the Medical Examiner placing her death on February 11, which means he lived with her body in the house for a week.
The cause of death for Betsy Hackman is hantavirus, a very rare but serious virus spread by rodents.
The pills found around Betsy Hackman’s body were for thyroid medication and were not the cause of her death.
Gene Hackman Died of Heart Disease and Alzheimer’s a Week After Betsy Arakawa; Wife’s Cause of Death Determined to Be Hantavirus
Gene Hackman died of cardiovascular disease about a week after his wife died of hantavirus, according to the New Mexico medical examiner.
variety.com
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Gene Hackman's will has been unveiled -- and the two-time Oscar-winner left every penny of his fortune to his wife, Betsy Arakawa -- but there's a big twist.
The Hollywood legend made Betsy his sole beneficiary back in 1995, according to the docs, obtained by TMZ.
What's interesting is that his three children -- son Christopher and two daughters Leslie and Elizabeth -- are not named in the will. It was all supposed to go to Betsy ... but, the timing of their deaths could change where the money goes.
As we told you ... early findings indicate Betsy died from hantavirus, a rare disease that can be fatal ... while Gene passed away about a week later due to cardiovascular disease. Officials made it clear Hackman was struggling with Alzheimer's disease -- which would explain why he never called the police about his wife.
Betsy's will leaves most of her assets to Gene, but there's a provision which says if they died within 90 days of each other, it would be considered a simultaneous death, and in that case, her will provides all of her assets would go to charity.
New Mexico is a community property state, so assuming there's no prenup, Betsy's estate could have a lot of money and her share would go to charity.
As for Gene's estate ... despite the fact he did not include his children in his will, they would presumably get his share since they are the most direct living heirs.
Andrew M. Katzenstein -- a prominent California trust and estate attorney -- has reportedly been hired by Gene's son Chris, who's the oldest sibling ... indicating he may challenge the will.
Hackman discussed his difficult relationship with his children over the years ... admitting he wasn't around much during Chris' formative years. He had gotten closer to his kids in more recent years.
Julia Peters, a representative for the estate of Hackman and Arakawa, has also filed paperwork asking the court to grant a preliminary injunction preventing authorities from releasing any photo or video of evidence of the death scene -- officer body cam footage for example -- citing Gene and Betsy's right to privacy.
As you know ... Hackman and Arakawa were found dead in their home last month -- and, officials say they believe their bodies had been lying in the house for more than a week.
We've reached out to Hackman's rep as well as his family for comment on the will ... so far, no word back.
www.tmz.com
Gene Hackman Kids Not Mentioned in Will, but ... There's a Really Interesting Twist
Gene Hackman's will has been unveiled -- and the two-time Oscar-winner left every penny of his fortune to his wife, Betsy Arakawa -- but there's a big twist.
The Hollywood legend made Betsy his sole beneficiary back in 1995, according to the docs, obtained by TMZ.
What's interesting is that his three children -- son Christopher and two daughters Leslie and Elizabeth -- are not named in the will. It was all supposed to go to Betsy ... but, the timing of their deaths could change where the money goes.
As we told you ... early findings indicate Betsy died from hantavirus, a rare disease that can be fatal ... while Gene passed away about a week later due to cardiovascular disease. Officials made it clear Hackman was struggling with Alzheimer's disease -- which would explain why he never called the police about his wife.
Betsy's will leaves most of her assets to Gene, but there's a provision which says if they died within 90 days of each other, it would be considered a simultaneous death, and in that case, her will provides all of her assets would go to charity.
New Mexico is a community property state, so assuming there's no prenup, Betsy's estate could have a lot of money and her share would go to charity.
As for Gene's estate ... despite the fact he did not include his children in his will, they would presumably get his share since they are the most direct living heirs.
Andrew M. Katzenstein -- a prominent California trust and estate attorney -- has reportedly been hired by Gene's son Chris, who's the oldest sibling ... indicating he may challenge the will.
Hackman discussed his difficult relationship with his children over the years ... admitting he wasn't around much during Chris' formative years. He had gotten closer to his kids in more recent years.
Julia Peters, a representative for the estate of Hackman and Arakawa, has also filed paperwork asking the court to grant a preliminary injunction preventing authorities from releasing any photo or video of evidence of the death scene -- officer body cam footage for example -- citing Gene and Betsy's right to privacy.
As you know ... Hackman and Arakawa were found dead in their home last month -- and, officials say they believe their bodies had been lying in the house for more than a week.
We've reached out to Hackman's rep as well as his family for comment on the will ... so far, no word back.
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