Hackman, Wife, Dog Found Dead in New Mexico, Suspected Poisoning

Gene Hackman, the acclaimed 95-year-old actor, and his 63-year-old wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead alongside their dog in their Santa Fe home, with family suspecting carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause. Their daughter, Elizabeth Jean Hackman, expressed concerns that toxic fumes may have led to the tragic incident, despite authorities stating no foul play is suspected. The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office is conducting an ongoing investigation, and initial welfare checks were prompted by neighbors' concerns about the couple. The official cause of death remains pending, and it could take four to six weeks for the medical examiner's findings to be confirmed. The couple was discovered after deputies responded to a call at their residence, where they lived in a modern home valued at $3.8 million. Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner, was celebrated for his roles in classic films such as 'The French Connection' and 'Unforgiven.'