At a news conference, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said the initial examination by the medical examiner showed no sign of carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas produced from kitchen appliances and other fuel-burning items. When it collects in poorly ventilated homes, it can be fatal.
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman’s pacemaker shows he probably died on Feb. 17, days before investigators found his body and that of his wife in their New Mexico home.
Actor Gene Hackman and his wife made Santa Fe their home decades ago. The northern New Mexico city has a reputation of being a refuge for actors and authors seeking to escape the spotlight.
Gene Hackman previously spoke about his decision to step away from Hollywood and live a quiet life in New Mexico alongside wife Betsy Arakawa. The Oscar winning actor was found dead at 95 on Feb. 26.
New Mexico authorities provided an update on the deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.
Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, tested negative for carbon monoxide poisoning, the Santa Fe Sheriffs Department in New Mexico said Friday, one day after they were found dead with their dog.
Hackman was found dead in his home along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and his dog when police performed a welfare check at the couple's New Mexico home around 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, according to a statement from Sante Fe County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Denise Avila.
The Hollywood legend, 95, and classical pianist, 63, were pictured together for the last time on March 28, 2024.
Actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa—who were found mysteriously dead in their Santa Fe home on Wednesday—both tested negative for carbon monoxide in initial, expedited tests, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adam Mendoza said in a press conference Friday afternoon.