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18-03-2025
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Santa Fe authorities update timeline on the last days of Gene Hackman and his wife
Investigators in Santa Fe, New Mexico have learned new information related to the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa that has changed the timeline of their final days. Hackman and Arakawa, who have been married since 1991, were found dead at their home in February. Earlier this month, the New Mexico medical investigator's office revealed that Arakawa and Hackman both died of natural causes. Their deaths happened at least a week apart and are attributed to different causes. Authorities had previously based Arakawa's likely date of death on what they'd pieced together about her activity, stating that Arakawa's last known communication was on February 11. She was seen on surveillance video going into stores that day before coming back to the gated community where they lived at around 5:15 p.m. However, after obtaining cell phone data, investigators have learned Arakawa used her cell phone on February 12. 'We can now confirm that Mrs. Hackman's phone was utilized on the morning of February 12 to call a medical center in Santa Fe, Cloudberry Health. A total of three calls were made that morning, all to the medical center,' the Santa Fe Sherriff's Office said in a statement. 'One incoming call was made to Mrs. Hackman from the same medical center that afternoon. That appeared as a missed call on Mrs. Hackman's cell phone.' Arakawa, 65, died of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease that can infect humans through contact with infected rodents, according to the New Mexico medical investigator's office. Her body was found on the floor of a bathroom in the couple's home. Hackman, 95, likely died several days after Arakawa, on February 18, when his pacemaker last recorded his heartbeat, authorities have said. The Oscar-winning actor died of causes related to cardiovascular illness and had advanced Alheimer's disease, which authorities said was 'a significant contributory factor' to his death. The couple had three dogs: Zinna, Nikita and Bear. Zinna, an Australian Kelpie mix, was found deceased in a kennel in the bathroom where Arakawa was found. However, the couple's surviving dogs have been adopted into new homes. 'In response to numerous concerned inquiries about the Hackman's dogs, both Bear and Nikita have been placed in appropriate homes,' the personal representative for the estates said. 'Both are safe, healthy and adjusting to their new environments.' According to a statement on the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Facebook, the German Shepherd and the Akita-shepherd mix were found roaming the Hackman's property. The home's front and back doors were left ajar, allowing the dogs to wander in and out. The Santa Fe County Animal Control Division worked with family to make sure the dogs were kept safe. CNN's Jennifer Sherwood contributed to this report.
CNN
17-03-2025
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Santa Fe authorities update timeline on the last days of Gene Hackman and his wife
Investigators in Santa Fe, New Mexico have learned new information related to the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa that has changed the timeline of their final days. Hackman and Arakawa, who have been married since 1991, were found dead at their home in February. Earlier this month, the New Mexico medical investigator's office revealed that Arakawa and Hackman both died of natural causes. Their deaths happened at least a week apart and are attributed to different causes. Authorities had previously based Arakawa's likely date of death on what they'd pieced together about her activity, stating that Arakawa's last known communication was on February 11. She was seen on surveillance video going into stores that day before coming back to the gated community where they lived at around 5:15 p.m. However, after obtaining cell phone data, investigators have learned Arakawa used her cell phone on February 12. 'We can now confirm that Mrs. Hackman's phone was utilized on the morning of February 12 to call a medical center in Santa Fe, Cloudberry Health. A total of three calls were made that morning, all to the medical center,' the Santa Fe Sherriff's Office said in a statement. 'One incoming call was made to Mrs. Hackman from the same medical center that afternoon. That appeared as a missed call on Mrs. Hackman's cell phone.' Arakawa, 65, died of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease that can infect humans through contact with infected rodents, according to the New Mexico medical investigator's office. Her body was found on the floor of a bathroom in the couple's home. Hackman, 95, likely died several days after Arakawa, on February 18, when his pacemaker last recorded his heartbeat, authorities have said. The Oscar-winning actor died of causes related to cardiovascular illness and had advanced Alheimer's disease, which authorities said was 'a significant contributory factor' to his death. The couple had three dogs: Zinna, Nikita and Bear. Zinna, an Australian Kelpie mix, was found deceased in a kennel in the bathroom where Arakawa was found. However, the couple's surviving dogs have been adopted into new homes. 'In response to numerous concerned inquiries about the Hackman's dogs, both Bear and Nikita have been placed in appropriate homes,' the personal representative for the estates said. 'Both are safe, healthy and adjusting to their new environments.' According to a statement on the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Facebook, the German Shepherd and the Akita-shepherd mix were found roaming the Hackman's property. The home's front and back doors were left ajar, allowing the dogs to wander in and out. The Santa Fe County Animal Control Division worked with family to make sure the dogs were kept safe. CNN's Jennifer Sherwood contributed to this report.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
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Santa Fe authorities update timeline on the last days of Gene Hackman and his wife
Investigators in Santa Fe, New Mexico have learned new information related to the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa that has changed the timeline of their final days. Hackman and Arakawa, who have been married since 1991, were found dead at their home in February. Earlier this month, the New Mexico medical investigator's office revealed that Arakawa and Hackman both died of natural causes. Their deaths happened at least a week apart and are attributed to different causes. Authorities had previously based Arakawa's likely date of death on what they'd pieced together about her activity, stating that Arakawa's last known communication was on February 11. She was seen on surveillance video going into stores that day before coming back to the gated community where they lived at around 5:15 p.m. However, after obtaining cell phone data, investigators have learned Arakawa used her cell phone on February 12. 'We can now confirm that Mrs. Hackman's phone was utilized on the morning of February 12 to call a medical center in Santa Fe, Cloudberry Health. A total of three calls were made that morning, all to the medical center,' the Santa Fe Sherriff's Office said in a statement. 'One incoming call was made to Mrs. Hackman from the same medical center that afternoon. That appeared as a missed call on Mrs. Hackman's cell phone.' Arakawa, 65, died of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease that can infect humans through contact with infected rodents, according to the New Mexico medical investigator's office. Her body was found on the floor of a bathroom in the couple's home. Hackman, 95, likely died several days after Arakawa, on February 18, when his pacemaker last recorded his heartbeat, authorities have said. The Oscar-winning actor died of causes related to cardiovascular illness and had advanced Alheimer's disease, which authorities said was 'a significant contributory factor' to his death. The couple had three dogs: Zinna, Nikita and Bear. Zinna, an Australian Kelpie mix, was found deceased in a kennel in the bathroom where Arakawa was found. However, the couple's surviving dogs have been adopted into new homes. 'In response to numerous concerned inquiries about the Hackman's dogs, both Bear and Nikita have been placed in appropriate homes,' the personal representative for the estates said. 'Both are safe, healthy and adjusting to their new environments.' According to a statement on the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Facebook, the German Shepherd and the Akita-shepherd mix were found roaming the Hackman's property. The home's front and back doors were left ajar, allowing the dogs to wander in and out. The Santa Fe County Animal Control Division worked with family to make sure the dogs were kept safe. CNN's Jennifer Sherwood contributed to this report.
CNN
17-03-2025
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- CNN
Santa Fe authorities update timeline on the last days of Gene Hackman and his wife
Investigators in Santa Fe, New Mexico have learned new information related to the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa that has changed the timeline of their final days. Hackman and Arakawa, who have been married since 1991, were found dead at their home in February. Earlier this month, the New Mexico medical investigator's office revealed that Arakawa and Hackman both died of natural causes. Their deaths happened at least a week apart and are attributed to different causes. Authorities had previously based Arakawa's likely date of death on what they'd pieced together about her activity, stating that Arakawa's last known communication was on February 11. She was seen on surveillance video going into stores that day before coming back to the gated community where they lived at around 5:15 p.m. However, after obtaining cell phone data, investigators have learned Arakawa used her cell phone on February 12. 'We can now confirm that Mrs. Hackman's phone was utilized on the morning of February 12 to call a medical center in Santa Fe, Cloudberry Health. A total of three calls were made that morning, all to the medical center,' the Santa Fe Sherriff's Office said in a statement. 'One incoming call was made to Mrs. Hackman from the same medical center that afternoon. That appeared as a missed call on Mrs. Hackman's cell phone.' Arakawa, 65, died of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease that can infect humans through contact with infected rodents, according to the New Mexico medical investigator's office. Her body was found on the floor of a bathroom in the couple's home. Hackman, 95, likely died several days after Arakawa, on February 18, when his pacemaker last recorded his heartbeat, authorities have said. The Oscar-winning actor died of causes related to cardiovascular illness and had advanced Alheimer's disease, which authorities said was 'a significant contributory factor' to his death. The couple had three dogs: Zinna, Nikita and Bear. Zinna, an Australian Kelpie mix, was found deceased in a kennel in the bathroom where Arakawa was found. However, the couple's surviving dogs have been adopted into new homes. 'In response to numerous concerned inquiries about the Hackman's dogs, both Bear and Nikita have been placed in appropriate homes,' the personal representative for the estates said. 'Both are safe, healthy and adjusting to their new environments.' According to a statement on the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Facebook, the German Shepherd and the Akita-shepherd mix were found roaming the Hackman's property. The home's front and back doors were left ajar, allowing the dogs to wander in and out. The Santa Fe County Animal Control Division worked with family to make sure the dogs were kept safe. CNN's Jennifer Sherwood contributed to this report.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
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What Happened to Gene Hackman's Two Surviving Dogs After the Actor and His Wife Were Found Dead?
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's two surviving dogs are in caring hands. The actor, 95, and his pianist wife, 65, were found dead in their Santa Fe Summit home on Wednesday, Feb. 26, along with a deceased pet dog. Authorities also found two alive and unharmed dogs on the property. A Feb. 27 news release from the Santa Fe County Sheriff confirmed that the celebrity couple's two surviving dogs were safe. "The Santa Fe County Animal Control Division worked with family to ensure the safety of the two dogs," the Santa Fe County Sheriff's statement read. PEOPLE can confirm the two canines are now living with a family friend of the deceased couple. Related: Gene Hackman Honored by Morgan Freeman at Oscars 2025, 4 Days After Actor Is Found Dead: 'I Lost a Dear Friend' The two dogs, whose names are unknown, were found "healthy" at the time Arakawa and Hackman's bodies were found, with one of the dogs discovered "running loose on the property" and the other found beside Arakawa in the bathroom, according to a search-warrant affidavit reviewed by PEOPLE. The deceased dog was found a few feet away from Arakawa. In the days following the sad news of Hackman and Arakawa's death, friends have shared their memories of the couple, including the pair's dedication to their pets. Daniel and Barbara Lenihan, friends of the famous couple, told PEOPLE that The Conversation actor and his wife were "very responsible" pet owners. Related: Nathan Lane, Viola Davis and More Stars React to Gene Hackman's Death: 'He Was One of Our Greatest' 'They always had German shepherd rescues, and they were really good to their dogs and very responsible dog owners," Daniel and Barbara's son, Aaron Lenihan, 38, told PEOPLE. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. The causes of death for Arakawa, Hackman and their deceased dog have not yet been determined. Hackman was likely dead for nine days, according to data from his pacemaker, before he and his wife were found. Hackman and Arakawa got married in 1991 and primarily lived in Santa Fe after Hackman retired from acting in 2004. Read the original article on People
