On February 27, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office released preliminary autopsy findings regarding the tragic deaths of Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. The initial results indicate no visible external trauma on either individual, although the full cause of death remains undetermined as toxicology and carbon monoxide tests are still pending.
The couple, aged 95 and 63, was found in unusual circumstances at their Santa Fe home. Gene Hackman was discovered in a mudroom near the kitchen, while Betsy Arakawa was found lying next to a space heater in the bathroom. A prescription bottle and scattered pills were found on the
