New Heartbreaking Details Revealed About Gene Hackman and Wife’s Last Moments

Tragic new details have emerged about the final moments of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. The 95-year-old actor was found dead on the floor of his mudroom on February 26, while his 65-year-old wife was discovered in the bathroom, surrounded by scattered prescription bottles. One of their three dogs was also found dead near Arakawa. Authorities believe Hackman died on February 17, as his pacemaker stopped recording a heartbeat that day. Although no foul play is suspected, the deaths are being investigated as potentially suspicious. Neighbors described the couple as private, with limited interactions over the years. Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner, retired from acting in 2004 and lived a quiet life in New Mexico with Arakawa. The couple had no children together, but Hackman had three children from his previous marriage. The investigation continues, with carbon monoxide poisoning being considered as a possible cause.