Shock in Santa Fe: Gene Hackman and woman found dead in their home

Shock in Santa Fe: Gene Hackman and woman found dead in their home

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA - gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead in their property in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The corpses were discovered on Wednesday, February 27, 2025, in various rooms in the house. A German German Shepherd of the couple was found dead in a closet next to the bathroom, while two other dogs were alive when the police arrived.

The body of Betsy Arakawa showed mummification signs on hands and feet, her face was bloated. Gene Hackman's body was close to the kitchen, he was dressed, and sunglasses were next to him. Sheriff Adan Mendoza explained that there was no obvious evidence of a crime, and the couple's front door was open. The police suspect that a neighbor alerted the police, but later two maintenance employees turned out to be the discoverers of the corpses. An open bottle with prescription medication was also found on a worktop nearby.

investigation and state of health

The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office reported that the investigators did not find any signs of violent slump or carbon monoxide poisoning. The fire brigade and gas supplier confirmed that it was certain to enter the property. An autopsy is carried out, the results are expected in four to six weeks.

gene Hackman, 95 years old, was a highly decorated actor who won two Oscars in his career, among other things for his role as Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in "The French Connection". He had to struggle with health problems in the past, including an Angioplasty process in 1990 due to angina pectoris. Hackman withdrew from the drama business in 2004 after the film "Welcome to Mooseport" and stated not to think about a return.

Betsy Arakawa was a pianist and often performed alongside her husband. The loss of the couple hit the film industry and its fans deeply. The exact circumstances of the tragedy are still unclear, but the investigation is underway. The public is eagerly awaiting the results of the autopsic studies.

gene Hackman leaves an extensive legacy in the film world and will always be remembered for his outstanding achievements. You can find information about the further developments in this tragic case in the reports of t-online , USA and