Gene Hackman passed away at the age of 95 due to cardiovascular disease and advanced Alzheimer's disease after living for a week with the body of his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Authorities revealed that Hackman showed no signs of trauma, and his pacemaker indicated an abnormal heart rhythm. It is suggested he might not have realized Arakawa was deceased due to his Alzheimer's. The couple's living situation raised questions, particularly regarding the health of their dog, whose cause of death remains undetermined.
The manner of death is natural. There were no findings of trauma internally or externally," Jarrell said of Arakawa's death. No other diseases were present.
hackman's pacemaker revealed an "abnormal heart rhythm," with the last activity being recorded on Feb. 18, meaning that the actor resided in their $4 million home for seven days with his deceased wife.
Dr. Jarrell emphasized that Hackman had an "advanced stage of Alzheimer's so it's possible he was not aware [Arakawa] was deceased."
Mendoza revealed that there was "no communication" from Hackman following Feb. 11. Dr. Jarrell noted that he did not contract hantavirus and that he was not dehydrated.
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