Gene Hackman, wife Betsy found dead in Santa Fe home

Gene Hackman, the iconic 95-year-old actor, was found dead alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their dog at their Santa Fe home, with police stating no foul play is suspected but investigations are ongoing. Friends revealed that Betsy had kept Gene on a strict diet in the years leading up to their deaths, allowing him only occasional 'cheat meals' when golfing, despite their co-ownership of a restaurant where he had frequented. Their bodies were discovered in separate rooms, with some reports indicating signs of mummification and a possible cause of death being carbon monoxide poisoning. Doug Lanham, a friend and former business partner, described Gene as a beloved jokester who contributed artwork to their restaurant and often picked up the tab for patrons. Gene's daughters expressed their devastation over the loss, sharing that he was not only a celebrated actor but a cherished father and grandfather. The ongoing investigation raises questions about the circumstances surrounding their deaths, with an autopsy ruling out external trauma.