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Inside Gene Hackman's final days as autopsy uncovers heartbreaking detail


Gene Hackman died at the age of 95 at his Santa Fe mansion, at least a week after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, succumbed to a rat-borne virus, and an autopsy has now unveiled more details

The heartbreaking final moments of double Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman have been revealed following his death, which occurred a week after the passing of his beloved wife, Betsy Arakawa. The 95-year-old star tragically passed away in the mud room of his Santa Fe mansion days after his wife's death in the bathroom due to a rat-borne virus. Prior to his passing, Gene lived a quiet life, indulging in painting, writing novels, contributing to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum board in Santa Fe, and investing in local businesses with his wife, Betsy.

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