Hackman Couple's Deaths Raise Questions and Concerns

Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe home on February 26, 2025, raising questions due to the unclaimed status of their bodies and the nature of their deaths. Betsy died from hantavirus, while Hackman died a week later from heart disease and Alzheimer's. Despite this, reports suggest their family may be finalizing funeral arrangements, made complex by a temporary restraining order to protect privacy and prevent the release of images of the deceased. Prior to their deaths, Betsy had expressed concerns about being followed by a mysterious man, as reported by her hairstylist. Hackman bequeathed his $80 million estate to Betsy in his 2005 will, and the situation is complicated by his strained relationship with children from a previous marriage.