Photo of Gene Hackman’s Home Where He Was Discovered with His Wife and Dog – A Look Inside His Life There

Gene Hackman, along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, was found deceased in their Santa Fe home, alongside one of their dogs. The couple had lived in seclusion there for years, far from the public eye. The discovery occurred on February 26, 2025, when a maintenance worker arrived and noticed the front door ajar. Looking inside, he saw Arakawa lying on the floor, prompting him to call 911. Upon arrival, authorities found Hackman, 95, in the entryway, and Arakawa, 63, in the bathroom, next to a space heater. Their German shepherd was found dead in a kennel, while two other dogs were found alive. Investigators found no evidence of forced entry, struggle, or missing items. The house, once a private retreat, is now at the center of an investigation.