US EditionCause of death for Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s dog released
- Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead in separate rooms of their New Mexico home on February 26, along with their kelpie mix dog, Zinnia.
- Arakawa died on February 11 from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a potentially deadly disease spread by rodents, while Hackman died a week later from heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer's disease as a significant contributing factor.
- The Santa Fe County animal control agency's examination of Zinnia found no evidence of infectious disease, trauma, or poisoning.
- Dr. Heather Jarrell confirmed the causes of death and indicated that Hackman's advanced Alzheimer's likely meant he was "not aware" that his wife had died several days earlier, with forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden stating that Hackman "didn't understand that was dead."
- Zinnia, who had been Arakawa's constant companion after being adopted from a shelter, likely died from dehydration and starvation following the deaths of Hackman and Arakawa, and Hackman's estate has requested a court to block the public release of autopsy and investigative records to protect their family's privacy.
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We Now Know How Gene Hackman's Dog Died
(Santa Fe, NM) — Many pet lovers are still wondering how Gene Hackman’s dog died. Officials say the dog was found deceased in a crate. According to a necropsy report from New Mexico officials, the dog died from dehydration and starvation and was also partially mummified. Hackman, along with his wife Betsy Arawaka, were also found dead in their Sante Fe home on February 26th. Officials report Hackman died from heart disease, while Arakawa su…
Cause of death for Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s dog released
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal’s demise. A report obtained by The Associated Press from the Santa Fe County animal control agency details partial mummification and noted that while the severe decomposition could have obscured changes in the organ, there was no evidence of infectious dis…
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s dog Zinna was ‘mummified’ — and met a grim fate after owners died, new report shows
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s dog, which was found dead alongside her owners in their Santa Fe home, was partially mummified, according to a state necropsy report.
Details Of Gene Hackman's Dog's Death Are Gut-Wrenching
The Actors With The Most Nominees In Oscars History (2:12) As fans continue to mourn the unfortunate passing of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, along with his wife and dog, new heartbreaking details have been released about the circumstances that reportedly led to the canine's death.Per a necropsy report obtained by the Associated Press and ABC News, Hackman's dog, Zinfandel, "likely died from dehydration and starvation."When the 12-year-old K…
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