Gene Hackman Found Dead With Wife And Dog At Home, Internet Users Suspect This Might Be The Reason

Gene Hackman, an iconic Hollywood actor was found dead in his home in Santa Fe Summit on February 26, 2025, along with his wife and their dog. Gene Hackman was 95 years old, while his wife, Betsy Arakawa was 64 years old when they bid farewell to the world. The County Sheriff, Adan Mendoza has confirmed the news and also stated that there had been no foul play. Reportedly, an active and ongoing investigation has been going on into the circumstances around the death of the legendary actor. Amid this, netizens suspected that there might be one reason that could have taken the actor's life along with his wife and dog.

Netizens wonder if carbon monoxide poisoning was the reason for Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's sudden death

Gene Hackman was a legendary actor, whose career spanned for nearly six decades. Well, soon after the report about his demise made rounds on social media, his worldwide fans have been offering condolences. While it has been confirmed that there was no foul play in the actor's and his wife's demise, netizens wonder if it could have happened due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

There's no confirmation about the reason of the death yet, and it's only a wild guess by the netizens. As per New Mexico Poison Control, CO poisoning is very common in the months of winter as people tend to use heaters more during this time. From 2017 to 2021, a total of 73 deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning in the state have been reported. Well, the investigations are underway, and the actor's fans are waiting to know the reason for his demise, along with his wife and their dog. It's worth mentioning that the officials haven't yet confirmed any such reason.

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were spotted last time nearly a year ago

Recently, the last-ever photo of Betsy Arakawa and Gene Hackman from their public appearance made rounds on social media. The photo was from March 2024, wherein the actor was seen holding his wife, Betsy's hands as they grabbed lunch together at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Santa Fe, New Mexico. For the unversed, Gene had been staying there since the 1980s. In the photo, the actor was seen holding a stick and walking with his wife.

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's relationship

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa started dating in the '80s. The couple met at the gym, where Betsy was working part-time along with her career as a pianist. Before meeting Besty, Hackman already ended his marriage with Faye Maltese. Betsy and Faye had three kids, Christopher Allen, Elizabeth Jean, and Leslie Anne Hackman. Well, it was reported that after his marriage to Betsy, she helped the actor rekindle his strained relationship with his kids from his first marriage.

What do you think about Hackman and Arakawa's demise?

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