Overview

• Gene Hackman died of heart disease and advanced Alzheimer’s, while Betsy Arakawa succumbed to a rare Hantavirus infection, both determined to be natural causes.
• Arakawa contacted a medical service on February 12, 2025, but missed her appointment later that day, likely passing away shortly after.
• Hackman was last alive on February 18, 2025, as indicated by his pacemaker’s final recorded activity; their bodies were discovered on February 26, 2025.
• A New Mexico court has temporarily blocked the release of investigation files, including autopsy reports and photos, following a request to protect the family’s privacy.
• A hearing is scheduled for March 31, 2025, to determine whether the files will remain sealed or be made public.