Betsy Arakawa Archives

Gene Hackman’s Autopsy Paints Grim Picture of Final Days

A new autopsy report has revealed additional details regarding Hollywood star Gene Hackman's grim last days at his New Mexico home. Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, both died at home a few days apart in February. While the 95-year-old actor's main cause of death was heart failure, Hackman had…

Three More Deaths from Hantavirus Emerge After Rare Disease Killed Gene Hackman’s Wife

Three more people have died in California from hantavirus, the same rare but serious mouse-borne disease that killed Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa. Arakawa and Hackman were both found dead in their New Mexico home in February. The deaths all occurred in the rural California town of Mammoth Lakes. Public…

Gene Hackman Excluded His Children from $80 Million Estate Will

The late Hollywood star Gene Hackman left his children out of the will for his multi-million dollar estate, according to a new report. Hackman's death stunned Hollywood, especially given the initial mystery surrounding the situation, which also included the death of his wife and one of his dogs. While there…

Deaths of Gene Hackman & Wife Now Being Treated as ‘Suspicious’

The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department is now investigating the deaths of Hollywood star Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa as "suspicious." As Slay News reported earlier, the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor, his wife, and their dog were all found dead in their New Mexico home. Hackman was 95, and…

Hollywood Actor Gene Hackman & Wife Found Dead at Home

Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their dog have been found dead in their home. Hackman was 95, and Arakawa was 63 when they died on Wednesday. Police confirmed early on Thursday morning that the bodies were discovered in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home. The Santa…