- Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa are dead
- No external influence suspected
- Details of the cause of death
Gene Hackman (†95) and his wife Betsy Arakawa (†63) were found dead in their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The couple had been married since 1991 and were discovered together with their dog, who was also dead.
According to local media, there is no evidence of foul play, according to the 'Daily Mail'. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed the couple's death and stated that authorities are currently conducting a preliminary death investigation and are awaiting approval of a search warrant. The exact time of death and cause of death are still unclear.
Speculation about Gene Hackman's cause of death
Gene Hackman's daughter, Elizabeth Jean Hackman, told 'TMZ' about a possible cause of death and explained that the family suspects carbon monoxide poisoning. This is caused by inhaling the poisonous, colorless and odorless gas and can lead to death within a very short time.
However, according to 'NBC News' there is no sign of an obvious gas leak for now ruling out that speculation. The investigation continues to be ongoing.
Gene Hackman's retirement from Hollywood
Gene Hackman, who turned 95 on January 30, has not appeared in films since 2004. He retired from acting to lead a quieter life in New Mexico. He decided to turn his back on acting because the stress and health problems, particularly with his heart, were becoming too much.
Hackman was known for his notable roles in films such as 'Bonnie and Clyde', 'Superman' and 'The French Connection', for which he won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1971.
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A career full of successes
Hackman's acting career began in the early 1960s, and he quickly became one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces. He was known for his versatility and appeared in over 80 films. Hackman won his second Oscar in 1992 for his role as Sheriff "Little Bill Daggett" in 'Merciless'.
Despite retiring from acting, Hackman remained involved in the industry and worked as a narrator for documentaries about the Marine Corps.
