Authorities are now investigating the deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63, as “suspicious” after initially ruling out foul play. The couple was found dead in their Santa Fe home on February 26, 2025, along with one of their dogs. Hackman was in a mudroom, while Arakawa was near a spilled prescription bottle in a bathroom.
The home’s front door was ajar, and their bodies showed signs of decomposition. Investigators ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning and await autopsy and toxicology reports. Speculation surrounds possible medical emergencies or accidental overdose.
Tributes have poured in for Hackman, known for The French Connection, Unforgiven, and Superman. Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman praised his lasting cinematic legacy. Sheriff Adan Mendoza assured a thorough investigation, as fans and family seek answers in this tragic and mysterious case.
