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Legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead in their Santa Fe home. Authorities confirmed their deaths, stating, “Foul play is not suspected,” but the cause remains unknown.
Sheriff Adan Mendoza said they are conducting a preliminary investigation, awaiting a search warrant. Hackman was found in a mudroom, while Arakawa was in a bathroom near a space heater. Prescription pills were seen nearby.
Hackman’s daughter, Elizabeth, told TMZ she believes “toxic fumes, possibly carbon monoxide poisoning” might be the cause. The gas company is assisting the investigation. Reports suggest the couple’s bodies were partially mummified, indicating they had been dead for a while.
Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner, starred in *The French Connection*, *Superman*, and *Bonnie and Clyde*. He retired in 2004 and focused on writing novels.
Fans and the entertainment world mourn the loss of the iconic actor and his wife.
