Timeline of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s Deaths Revised Amid Estate Disputes

New phone records suggest Arakawa called for medical assistance on February 12, altering the previously established timeline of events and raising questions about Hackman’s $80 million estate.

Gene Hackman, 95, died of cardiovascular disease with advanced Alzheimer’s, while Betsy Arakawa, 65, succumbed to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome; their deaths occurred approximately a week apart in February 2025.
Phone records revealed Arakawa made calls to a medical concierge service on February 12, contradicting earlier reports that she died on February 11, leading authorities to revise the timeline of her death.
Hackman’s will left his $80 million estate entirely to Arakawa, but her death before him has triggered legal uncertainties, with his children potentially contesting the estate in probate court.
A New Mexico court has temporarily blocked the release of autopsy reports, photos, and videos related to the deaths, citing privacy concerns for the reclusive couple.
Authorities continue to investigate the timeline of events, with further cellphone data expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding Arakawa’s death.