Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their home in Santa Fe in February. The two-time Oscar-winning actor, 95, had been married to classical pianist Betsy, 65, since 1991. The Hollywood icon retired from his six-decade long career in 2004, living a reclusive life with wife Betsy in New Mexico.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the couple were discovered deceased alongside one of their dogs. However, weeks on from their tragic passing, investigators are still unable to determine what caused their deaths. Gene's two daughters originally believed it could have been down to a gas leak, however, the couple both tested negative for carbon monoxide, likely ruling it out as a potential cause of death.
Despite investigators believing no foul play was involved, Gene and Betsy's deaths are still shrouded with mystery. Here is everything we know so far. Gene and Betsy were found dead during a welfare check on 26 February after their neighbour called in concerned about their well-being.
Betsy was discovered on the bathroom floor, with a bottle of prescription pills strewn across a countertop. It was uncertain what the pills were or whether they had been prescribed to Betsy or Gene. Authorities later confirmed that the pills found near Betsy were "significant evidence" and "of concern".
Santa Fe sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed they had been passed onto the medical investigator, adding: "We’re looking at [the pills] specifically, and other medications possibly in the.
