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30-04-2025
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Gene Hackman Case: Betsy Arakawa Had Fluid In Her Lungs Before Death
Originally appeared on E! Online More details have come to light about Betsy Arakawa's health in the time leading up to her death. After Gene Hackman and his wife of 33 years were found dead inside their Santa Fe home, authorities found that Arakawa had fluid in her lungs, according to her autopsy report obtained by The Associated Press. The report, released April 29, showed that the 65-year-old had fluid accumulated in her chest, as well as mild hardening of the vessels that supply blood to the heart and body, per the outlet. The documents confirmed that she tested negative for COVID and the flu, her carbon monoxide levels were within a normal range and she showed no signs of trauma. Arakawa's cause of death was found to be hantavirus pulmonary syndrome—a respiratory illness that is transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodents—the documents confirmed. Previously, officials had found evidence of dead and live rodents across eight buildings on their sprawling property, according to Department of Public Health records, per CNN. More from E! Online Michelle Obama Says Keeping Malia Obama and Sasha Obama's Smoking Out of Tabloids Was 'Nightmare' Niall Horan Reveals Where He Stands With Ed Sheeran After Ellie Goulding Cheating Rumors Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos React to Daughter Lola Consuelos' Relationship Milestone While their primary residence—where the bodies of Arakawa and Hackman and one of their dogs' bodies were found—didn't show signs of rodent activity, investigators also found nests and feces across their three garages, two casitas and three sheds. After Arakawa's death, Hackman, 95, died of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer's disease as a significant contributing factor, according to a postmortem examination from the Office of the Medical Investigator obtained by NBC News. After their bodies were discovered, the couple's loved ones shared that they believe Arakawa, who was also Hackman's caretaker, likely didn't realize how sick she was. After all, only 122 cases of hantavirus were reported in New Mexico from 1993 to 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "I'm sure if Betsy knew how sick she was, she would've had some backup help," Stephen Marshall speculated in the Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special documentary. "She probably thought she was going to get better. She wasn't worried about herself. She was worried about taking care of Gene." Indeed, the couple's friends emphasized that Arakawa and Hackman, who wed in 1991, had a romance made for the silver screen. "He was a gentle giant, very calm," Kevin Bobolosky said of Hackman in the special. "Betsy, I think, mostly did all the cooking and cleaning on this big estate out of love. She just adored him. So they had everything they wanted." For a closer look at Hackman and Arakawa's deaths, keep reading. (E! and NBC News are part of the NBCUniversal family.) Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead Feb. 26, 2025Gene Hackman Death Deemed "Suspicious Enough" to Conduct InvestigationItems of Interest Found in Gene Hackman's HomeA Timeline Slowly Comes Into FocusGene Hackman's Family Speaks OutInside Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's Private Life in Santa FeCarbon Monoxide Poisoning, Gas Leak Ruled OutCause of Death Determined for Gene Hackman, Betsy ArakawaHeartbreaking Death Timeline RevealedWhy Gene Hackman Couldn't Live Without His WifeUnexpected Timeline Twist For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
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25-04-2025
- Politics
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How To Watch Pope Francis' Funeral This Weekend From Cable Networks To Streaming
Pope Francis' funeral will take place Saturday, April 26 in Italy, meaning it will be early in the morning for most wanting to watch from America. The pontiff's passing on Easter Monday, April 21 followed a respiratory tract infection, for which he was hospitalized for five weeks in February. Complications arose as he was diagnosed with bilateral pnuemonia. The head of the Vatican's Health Department, Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, confirmed that the religious leader died of a cerebral stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure. The Pope died less than a full day after his visit with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. Guests at the funeral will include President Donald Trump, Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prince William who will go in place of his father King Charles. Charles met with the pontiff just days before his death as well. More from Deadline Pope Francis Cause Of Death Disclosed And Place Of Rest Revealed 'Conclave', 'The Two Popes' Streaming Viewership Skyrockets Following Pope Francis' Death Shannon Sharpe To Be Benched By ESPN's 'First Take' Amid Rape Lawsuit, $10M Settlement Offer For where to watch the pope's funeral online and via streaming, find all the details and options below: ABC ABC News' coverage of the funeral mass — 'Celebrating Francis: The People's Pope,' will take place on Saturday, April 26, beginning at 3:30 a.m. EDT in St. Peter's Square. ABC News will also cover the developments of the upcoming papal conclave and the installation of the new Pope. World News Tonight anchor and managing editor David Muir will lead comprehensive coverage from the Vatican, joined by '20/20' co-anchor Deborah Roberts, chief international correspondent James Longman, senior national correspondent Terry Moran, foreign correspondent Maggie Rulli, reporter Ines de La Cuetara, WABC-TV Eyewitness News anchor Mike Marza, KABC-TV Eyewitness News anchor David Ono, and contributors Father Jim Martin, Father John Wauck and Helen Alvaré. ABC News Studios also presented the one-hour, primetime special 'Francis: The People's Pope – ABC News Special' on Tuesday, April 22 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC, streaming the next day on ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu. RELATED: ABC News Group will provide ongoing programming throughout the week, including on all ABC News programs and platforms. In addition to its live reports from Vatican City, ABC Owned Television Stations' will focus on local communities commemorating and celebrating the late Pope throughout the week. A special half-hour streaming feature titled 'Francis: The People's Pope' — which captures the most impactful stories across each market — will stream on Friday, April 25, ahead of Saturday's coverage of the funeral services. ABC News Live, America's No. 1 streaming news channel available on Disney+, Hulu and other digital platforms, will be on the ground in Rome, providing coverage all throughout the day beginning April 22 through the funeral. FOX NEWS FOX News Channel (FNC) will present special live coverage of the services commemorating the life of Pope Francis beginning Wednesday, April 23rd through his funeral on Saturday, April 26th. The Story's anchor and executive editor Martha MacCallum will anchor coverage of Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday from Rome, Italy and FNC will report live on ceremonies throughout the week leading up to the funeral with correspondent Kevin Corke in Washington, DC and chief religion correspondent Lauren Green, contributor Jonathan Morris and correspondents Alex Hogan and Connor Hansen live from Rome. Beginning at 3 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 23rd, Corke will anchor live from DC as the public viewing of Pope Francis begins in St. Peter's Basilica with contributions from Green, Morris, Hogan and Hansen in Rome. On Saturday at 3 a.m. ET, MacCallum will lead coverage from Rome of the pope's funeral mass, which will begin at 4 a.m. ET. MSNBC On Saturday, April 26, MSNBC will deliver special coverage of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City, as well as live coverage of the White House Correspondents Dinner. Beginning at 3:45 a.m. ET, MSNBC's Chris Jansing, who has covered the papacy for years, will report live from the Vatican within Vatican City to cover the funeral of Pope Francis. Christina Ruffini will also join live from Washington D.C. to provide in-depth analysis throughout the proceedings. RELATED: MSNBC's 'The Weekend' will pick up coverage from 7 to 10 a.m. ET, with co-hosts Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele, and Alicia Menendez, providing continued analysis. Later, MSNBC will deliver special coverage of the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, with Ayman Mohyeldin helming coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET. NewsNation NewsNation will present special coverage of the funeral Mass of Pope Francis entitled, The Funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, April 26 from 3-7 a.m. ET. Anchored by NewsNation Now's Connell McShane, the four-hour broadcast will commemorate the passing of the 266th Pontiff in the Roman Catholic Church. National correspondent Robert Sherman, EWTN's Vatican correspondent Colm Flynn, and WGN journalist Dina Bair will be live from Vatican City to provide on-the-ground reporting from Rome, Italy. Additional contributions will be provided by priests and other key figures from the Christian community. Host Hena Doba will resume special coverage on the network's signature morning show, Morning in America at 7 a.m. ET. RELATED: Pope Francis The Film Buff: Pontiff Cited Federico Fellini's 'La Strada' As Favorite Movie Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Netflix's 'The Thursday Murder Club' So Far TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2025 So Far Which Colleen Hoover Books Are Becoming Movies? 'Verity,' 'Reminders Of Him' & 'Regretting You' Will Join 'It Ends With Us'
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25-04-2025
- Politics
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How To Watch Pope Francis' Funeral This Weekend From Cable Networks To Streaming
Pope Francis' funeral will take place Saturday, April 26 in Italy, meaning it will be early in the morning for most wanting to watch from America. The pontiff's passing on Easter Monday, April 21 followed a respiratory tract infection, for which he was hospitalized for five weeks in February. Complications arose as he was diagnosed with bilateral pnuemonia. The head of the Vatican's Health Department, Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, confirmed that the religious leader died of a cerebral stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure. The Pope died less than a full day after his visit with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. Guests at the funeral will include President Donald Trump, Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prince William who will go in place of his father King Charles. Charles met with the pontiff just days before his death as well. More from Deadline Pope Francis Cause Of Death Disclosed And Place Of Rest Revealed 'Conclave', 'The Two Popes' Streaming Viewership Skyrockets Following Pope Francis' Death Shannon Sharpe To Be Benched By ESPN's 'First Take' Amid Rape Lawsuit, $10M Settlement Offer For where to watch the pope's funeral online and via streaming, find all the details and options below: ABC ABC News' coverage of the funeral mass — 'Celebrating Francis: The People's Pope,' will take place on Saturday, April 26, beginning at 3:30 a.m. EDT in St. Peter's Square. ABC News will also cover the developments of the upcoming papal conclave and the installation of the new Pope. World News Tonight anchor and managing editor David Muir will lead comprehensive coverage from the Vatican, joined by '20/20' co-anchor Deborah Roberts, chief international correspondent James Longman, senior national correspondent Terry Moran, foreign correspondent Maggie Rulli, reporter Ines de La Cuetara, WABC-TV Eyewitness News anchor Mike Marza, KABC-TV Eyewitness News anchor David Ono, and contributors Father Jim Martin, Father John Wauck and Helen Alvaré. ABC News Studios also presented the one-hour, primetime special 'Francis: The People's Pope – ABC News Special' on Tuesday, April 22 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC, streaming the next day on ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu. RELATED: ABC News Group will provide ongoing programming throughout the week, including on all ABC News programs and platforms. In addition to its live reports from Vatican City, ABC Owned Television Stations' will focus on local communities commemorating and celebrating the late Pope throughout the week. A special half-hour streaming feature titled 'Francis: The People's Pope' — which captures the most impactful stories across each market — will stream on Friday, April 25, ahead of Saturday's coverage of the funeral services. ABC News Live, America's No. 1 streaming news channel available on Disney+, Hulu and other digital platforms, will be on the ground in Rome, providing coverage all throughout the day beginning April 22 through the funeral. FOX NEWS FOX News Channel (FNC) will present special live coverage of the services commemorating the life of Pope Francis beginning Wednesday, April 23rd through his funeral on Saturday, April 26th. The Story's anchor and executive editor Martha MacCallum will anchor coverage of Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday from Rome, Italy and FNC will report live on ceremonies throughout the week leading up to the funeral with correspondent Kevin Corke in Washington, DC and chief religion correspondent Lauren Green, contributor Jonathan Morris and correspondents Alex Hogan and Connor Hansen live from Rome. Beginning at 3 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 23rd, Corke will anchor live from DC as the public viewing of Pope Francis begins in St. Peter's Basilica with contributions from Green, Morris, Hogan and Hansen in Rome. On Saturday at 3 a.m. ET, MacCallum will lead coverage from Rome of the pope's funeral mass, which will begin at 4 a.m. ET. MSNBC On Saturday, April 26, MSNBC will deliver special coverage of the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City, as well as live coverage of the White House Correspondents Dinner. Beginning at 3:45 a.m. ET, MSNBC's Chris Jansing, who has covered the papacy for years, will report live from the Vatican within Vatican City to cover the funeral of Pope Francis. Christina Ruffini will also join live from Washington D.C. to provide in-depth analysis throughout the proceedings. RELATED: MSNBC's 'The Weekend' will pick up coverage from 7 to 10 a.m. ET, with co-hosts Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele, and Alicia Menendez, providing continued analysis. Later, MSNBC will deliver special coverage of the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, with Ayman Mohyeldin helming coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET. NewsNation NewsNation will present special coverage of the funeral Mass of Pope Francis entitled, The Funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, April 26 from 3-7 a.m. ET. Anchored by NewsNation Now's Connell McShane, the four-hour broadcast will commemorate the passing of the 266th Pontiff in the Roman Catholic Church. National correspondent Robert Sherman, EWTN's Vatican correspondent Colm Flynn, and WGN journalist Dina Bair will be live from Vatican City to provide on-the-ground reporting from Rome, Italy. Additional contributions will be provided by priests and other key figures from the Christian community. Host Hena Doba will resume special coverage on the network's signature morning show, Morning in America at 7 a.m. ET. RELATED: Pope Francis The Film Buff: Pontiff Cited Federico Fellini's 'La Strada' As Favorite Movie Best of Deadline Everything We Know About The 'Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' Movie So Far Everything We Know About 'Emily In Paris' Season 5 So Far Everything We Know About The 'We Were Liars' Show So Far
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15-04-2025
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Gene Hackman Investigation: Dead Rodents, Nests Found on Property
Originally appeared on E! Online More has come to light about Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's residence. After the French Connection star and his wife of 33 years were found dead along with one of their dogs in their Santa Fe home in February, authorities revealed the state of their sprawling property in New Mexico Department of Public Health records obtained by CNN. The March 5 assessment—which was conducted to ensure the safety of investigators, first responders and others with access to the property—found dead and alive rodents, as well as rodent nests, in three detached garages. Officials also discovered rodent feces in three garages, two casitas and three sheds, per the outlet. While the eight buildings on the premises were accessible to the rodents, including two vehicles on the property, the documents noted that the couple's primary residence didn't show any signs of rodent activity and was deemed clean by the department. The assessment was essential as Arakawa, 65, had died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome—a respiratory illness that is transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodents—Santa Fe Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed in a press conference. More from E! Online Pregnant Sadie Robertson Hospitalized After Experiencing Early Contractions Olivia Wilde, Amy Schumer Troll Blue Origin Launch After Olivia Munn Criticism White Lotus' Walton Goggins Reacts to SNL Sketch Amid Rumored Aimee Lou Wood Feud Days after her passing, Hackman, 95, died from hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer's disease as a significant contributing factor. Following their deaths, friends of the couple speculated that Arakawa, who was also Hackman's caretaker, likely didn't know how sick she was since the illness is so rare. "I'm sure if Betsy knew how sick she was, she would've had some backup help," Stephen Marshall said in the Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special documentary. "She probably thought she was going to get better. She wasn't worried about herself. She was worried about taking care of Gene." While Arakawa, a classically trained pianist, was Hackman's biggest supporter, the feelings were mutual, according to their loved ones. "Betsy was just a lovely and charming woman," Marshall recalled. "She had been with Gene since she was pretty young. He was very proud of her accomplishments. She had played with the Honolulu Philharmonic Orchestra." Meanwhile, their pal Kevin Bobolosky shared a glimpse into the couple's sweet dynamic at home. "He was a gentle giant, very calm," he said of Hackman. "Betsy, I think, mostly did all the cooking and cleaning on this big estate out of love. She just adored him. So they had everything they wanted." Read on for everything we know about Hackman and Arakawa's deaths. Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead Feb. 26, 2025Gene Hackman Death Deemed "Suspicious Enough" to Conduct InvestigationItems of Interest Found in Gene Hackman's HomeA Timeline Slowly Comes Into FocusGene Hackman's Family Speaks OutInside Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's Private Life in Santa FeCarbon Monoxide Poisoning, Gas Leak Ruled OutCause of Death Determined for Gene Hackman, Betsy ArakawaHeartbreaking Death Timeline RevealedWhy Gene Hackman Couldn't Live Without His WifeUnexpected Timeline Twist For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
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01-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Gene Hackman's Publicist Details His Private Final Years
Originally appeared on E! Online spent his final years surrounded by peace and love. More than a month after The French Connection star and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their New Mexico home alongside one of their dogs, the actor's publicist Susan Madore shared a glimpse into how he spent his final years. During the 27 years of working for the legendary actor, Susan saw him move to Santa Fe in the '90s to lead 'an artistic life' outside of the spotlight. Indeed, he even went as far as buying a plot of land next to a garbage dump to go on peaceful bike rides without any disturbances. 'He wanted the privacy of being able to ride his bike without anyone following him or observing him,' Susan said during a March 31 hearing over the public release of investigative records into his death, per Rolling Stone, adding that Betsy had called her personally after the real estate purchase because, 'she wanted me to be aware if anyone called asking why Mr. Hackman lived at the dump.' More from E! Online Machine Gun Kelly Sets Record Straight on His, Megan Fox's Baby Name How Denise Richards Told Daughters About Dad Charlie Sheen Being HIV-Positive Kanye West Shares Regrets About Having Kids With Kim Kardashian And beyond having a serene escape, Susan also recalled that Gene would only agree to two hours of publicity for each film he was involved in. But in moving his priorities away from the Hollywood lights, the Unforgivenstar had more time to spend with his friends and his wife of over 30 years. And some of those friends have since shared insight into the late couple's loving marriage. "He was a gentle giant, very calm,' Kevin Bobolosky said of Gene in the March 18 documentary Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special. 'Betsy, I think, mostly did all the cooking and cleaning on this big estate out of love. She just adored him. So they had everything they wanted." Following their deaths, Santa Fe Sheriff Adam Mendoza stated that Betsy's official cause of death at 65 was hantavirus—a pulmonary syndrome, a severe respiratory illness caused by a family of viruses that are transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodents. One week after her death, the cause of Gene's death at 95 was ruled as hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with Alzheimer's disease being a contributing factor. But according to the couple's friends, it was likely that Betsy, who was Gene's main caretaker, was not aware of how severe her illness was. 'I'm sure if Betsy knew how sick she was, she would've had some backup help,' their pal Stephen Marshall said in the documentary. 'She probably thought she was going to get better. She wasn't worried about herself. She was worried about taking care of Gene.' Indeed, it was apparent to many just how much Betsy cared for the Hoosiers actor. 'She was very protective of him,' Gene's friend Tim Allin told The New York Times last month, adding that Gene often said that without Betsy, he likely would've died 'long ago.' For more on the tragic deaths of Gene and Betsy, keep reading. Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead Feb. 26, 2025Gene Hackman Death Deemed "Suspicious Enough" to Conduct InvestigationItems of Interest Found in Gene Hackman's HomeA Timeline Slowly Comes Into FocusGene Hackman's Family Speaks OutInside Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's Private Life in Santa FeCarbon Monoxide Poisoning, Gas Leak Ruled OutCause of Death Determined for Gene Hackman, Betsy ArakawaHeartbreaking Death Timeline RevealedWhy Gene Hackman Couldn't Live Without His WifeUnexpected Timeline Twist For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
