Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, researched symptoms of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome days before death, records show

Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, researched symptoms of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome days before death, records show

Authorities on Tuesday released a lengthy investigation report detailing some of the last emails, phone calls and internet searches by Gene Hackman‘s wife, Betsy Arakawa, in the days before her death, indicating that she was scouring for information on flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques. Arakawa died in February of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome — a rare, rodent-borne disease…

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Hantavirus, which killed Gene Hackman's wife, linked to 3 deaths in rural California town

Hantavirus, which killed Gene Hackman’s wife, linked to 3 deaths in rural California town

MAMMOTH LAKES – Three people in a rural California town have died from hantavirus, the same infection that authorities said killed Gene Hackman’s wife earlier this year. Health officials in Mono County said they have confirmed a third death from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome in the town of Mammoth Lakes since the beginning of February.  Officials…

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Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, called medical concierge service before she died, authorities say

Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, called medical concierge service before she died, authorities say

Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, called a medical concierge service in Santa Fe one day after authorities previously reported her last known activity and two weeks before she and Hackman were found dead, investigators confirmed Monday.  Hackman and Arakawa’s bodies were found in their Santa Fe home on Feb. 26. Officials said autopsies showed Hackman died of heart…

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Gene Hackman death investigation update expected today after actor and wife were found dead in New Mexico home

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s dog likely died of starvation and dehydration, according to report

An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 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…

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'Gene Hackman's lifestyle may have sparked rapid decline in health' | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

‘Gene Hackman’s lifestyle may have sparked rapid decline in health’ | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

Legendary actor Gene Hackman’s reclusive lifestyle may have contributed to his risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a leading dementia expert. Hackman, 95, was found dead at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on February 26, alongside his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 65, and their dog Zinna. It was later revealed that…

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