Gene Hackman: Life and Death in Santa Fe
March 8, 2025
Gene Hackman, an iconic Hollywood actor, died at the age of 95 from heart disease, one week after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, passed away from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Hackman, who had health issues, was found dead at his home, with his wife's body in a state of decay. Autopsies confirmed the causes of death and revealed the actor's serious heart conditions. The couple was found in separate rooms of their mansion in Santa Fe.