Authorities revealed the initial autopsy findings after the sudden deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.

The **Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office** stated there were **”no signs of foul play”** when the couple was found unresponsive at home on **February 27, 2025**.

Medical examiners reported **”no external trauma”** on either body. Investigators requested **carbon monoxide and toxicology tests** to check for environmental or toxic causes.

The cause of death remains unknown, and test results could take weeks.

The investigation is ongoing, with authorities set to release more information once final reports are ready.