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5 Questions — And Some Possible Answers — Surrounding Gene Hackman's Death
Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Aarakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe home under what police have called ‘suspicious’ circumstances
The investigation into the mysterious deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, it’s clear that while authorities are uncovering some answers surrounding their passing — there are plenty of unknowns. During a Friday, February 28, press conference, County Sheriff Adan Mendoza announced that both Hackman and his wife “tested negative for carbon monoxide,” likely ruling it out as a possible cause of death. Hackman’s body was then found on the ground near the kitchen in a similar condition — a pair of sunglasses and the actor’s walking cane were lying next to him, suggesting he experienced a sudden fall.
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