New Mexico police are investigating the deaths of longtime Hollywood actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their dog. According to the Associated Press, deputies discovered the family’s deceased bodies during a wellness check on February 27. Hackman was 95 years old, and Betsy was 63.
As mentioned, Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office deputies realized that the family had perished while checking in on Wednesday at about 1:45 p.m. local time. Officials have yet to reveal what caused the triple death, but according to AP, they do not suspect foul play.
It’s unclear who called in the wellness check, but the couple seemingly died inside their residence, though it’s not known where. It’s also unknown if Gene Hackman, his wife, and their dog were in the same room or area of the house during and after their deaths. More details to come.
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More Details About Gene Hackman & His Wife
If you didn’t know, Gene Hackman did his thing on the screen from the 1960s to the early 2000s. He’s been awarded for his talents, including two Oscar wins out of five nominations. His notable roles in ‘The French Connection’ and ‘Unforgiven’ led to his Academy Award wins. Hackman retired from acting about 20 years ago, per AP. His Hollywood pop-ins in recent years have been limited to red-carpet events, but even those appearances have been rare.
Meanwhile, he and Betsy Arakawa were married for decades after meeting in the mid-1980s. They’ve been residents in the Santa Fe area for about that long, too. The home the couple seemingly died in was worth a little over $1 million and sits behind a gated community after being built in 2000.Â
Gene Hackman’s death isn’t the only one to rock Hollywood this week. Reports on Wednesday revealed the passing of ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ star Michelle Trachtenberg at age 39. Like Hackman, officials are still investigating her death, but the New York City Police Department reportedly does not suspect foul play.
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