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Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found deceased in their Santa Fe home, alongside their dog Zinna, who died of dehydration and starvation, according to police reports.
Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus on February 11, while Gene Hackman, suffering from Alzheimer’s, passed away a week later from heart complications, confirmed by New Mexico's Chief Medical Examiner.
A friend of Gene Hackman reported that Betsy provided significant care for him, stating he would have died 'long ago' without her support.
Authorities have stated that Gene Hackman was likely unaware of his wife’s death due to his advanced Alzheimer’s disease.

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Hackmans' dog likely died of dehydration and starvation: report

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 state Department of Agriculture's veterinary lab details partial mummification and noted that while the severe decomposition could have obscured changes in the organs, there was no evidence of infectious disease, traum…

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Newser

Animal Control Report Settles Question on Hackman's Dog

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 AP from the Santa Fe County animal control agency detailed partial mummification and...

11 hours ago·Miami, United States

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Charleston Gazette-Mail

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Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says

15 hours ago·Charleston, United States

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Time Magazine

Hackman's Dog Likely Died of Dehydration and Starvation

SANTA FE, N.M. — 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 organs, there was no evidence of infectious disease…

16 hours ago·United States

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South China Morning Post

Gene Hackman’s dog probably died of dehydration and starvation, report says

The actor, wife Betsy Arakawa and their kelpie mix, Zinna, were found dead in the couple’s home in Santa Fe.

16 hours ago·Hong Kong

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Associated Press News

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Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says

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.

19 hours ago·United States

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