Final autopsy results on Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, reveal complex health issues

theguardian.comPublished: 4/28/2025

Summary

Gene Hackman, a beloved actor everyone loved, was found dead along with his wife Betsy Arakawa in Santa Fe. Autopsies revealed that Betsy died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, while Hackman showed signs of severe cardiovascular issues including an aortic valve replacement and possible Alzheimer's-like features. Betsy may not have known Hackman was deceased due to his cognitive decline, and the couple faced challenges with rodent infestation at their home.