Overview
- Gene Hackman, 95, and Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead in separate rooms of their Santa Fe residence on February 26, 2025.
- Initial examinations ruled out external injuries and a gas leak, though the deaths are considered suspicious and under thorough investigation.
- A container of prescription pills was found near Arakawa's body in the bathroom, alongside a space heater; Hackman was discovered fully clothed in another area of the house.
- Authorities have not determined the cause of death, with autopsy and toxicology reports pending; no signs of forced entry or a struggle were noted.
- Hackman, a two-time Oscar-winning actor known for roles in 'French Connection' and 'Unforgiven,' had retired from acting in 2004 and lived a private life with Arakawa in New Mexico.