
The preliminary findings from a medical investigation were revealed by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office.
Gene Hackman, the 95-year-old Oscar-winning actor, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office reported that preliminary medical findings revealed no external trauma or apparent foul play. The cause and manner of death remain undetermined, pending toxicology reports. New Mexico Gas Company tested for gas leaks but found no issues, though exposure to gas or carbon monoxide could have occurred without visible signs. Hackman’s body was found in a mud room, while Arakawa was near a space heater in a bathroom. Their family expressed deep grief, and tributes from colleagues and fans, including Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood, celebrated Hackman’s legendary career.