US EditionBetsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman's wife, died from hantavirus, autopsy confirms
- Betsy Arakawa, 65, a concert pianist and spouse of Gene Hackman, passed away in Santa Fe on February 27, 2025, due to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
- Authorities found Arakawa, Hackman, and their dog deceased at their home a day before the autopsy reports, with Arakawa showing no trauma and testing negative for COVID-19.
- The autopsy revealed Arakawa had heavy, congested lungs, fluid in her chest, and mild hardening of blood vessels, while Hackman, 95, died of heart disease and had advanced Alzheimer's disease.
- Records showed Arakawa searched for flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques online before her death, and investigators conducted searches and interviews while the cause of death was initially unknown.
- Arakawa's death from a rare, potentially fatal hantavirus spread by rodent droppings highlights the risks of this disease and its impact within the Santa Fe community.
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Gene Hackman's Wife's Autopsy Is Finally Released - Reveals Disturbing Detail About Her Death
Credit: (Screenshot), Inside Edition and TODAY, via YouTube It’s been two months since the two-time Oscar-winning star Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico mansion. By the time they were discovered on February 26, they had each been deceased for quite some time, and their remains were mummified. Earlier this week, we reported that Hackman’s autopsy report had been released. Now, Arawkaw…
Gene Hackman's Wife Betsy Arakawa Had Fluid Accumulation in Chest Before Her Death
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,...
Autopsy confirms Gene Hackman’s wife died from hantavirus
SANTA FE, N.M. — Betsy Arakawa, the concert pianist who was married to actor Gene Hackman, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, according to an autopsy report released Tuesday that said that her lungs were heavy and congested.
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