The actor was likely alone in his house for days, disoriented and too frail to seek help, after death of wife Betsy ArakawaActor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead last month in Santa Fe, New Mexico, were rarely apart from each other, and it’s that closeness that may have led to the circumstances of their deaths.Arakawa had become Hackman’s caregiver in his later years when he developed Alzheimer’s disease and became incapable of carrying out even the simplest of tasks. She ran the household errands, made sure he remained active and protected him from illnesses. Continue reading...
Gene Hackman, 95, was found dead of natural causes in his Santa Fe home, likely alone for days after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, also died of natural causes. Hackman had become increasingly reclusive and frail in his final days, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.