What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome that killed Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa?
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What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome that killed Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa?

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US authorities have disclosed what caused the death of veteran actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, whose bodies were found at their home last month. File Photo/AP Authorities in the United States have revealed the cause of death of veteran Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. It’s not uniformly fatal and it’s not always severe, but the fatality rate is still thought to be up to 40 per cent, which is really high.” Hantavirus can cause a severe lung infection called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which could be fatal sometimes, as per the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome was first discovered in the US in 1993 after an outbreak in the Four Corners area – the region where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet.

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Gene Hackman body camera footage reveals gruesome request: 'Something's not right'
5 days, 5 hours ago

Gene Hackman body camera footage reveals gruesome request: 'Something's not right'

Daily Mail  

Gene Hackman's daughter asked cops to cremate her dad's dog and bury the remains with his wife in bodycam footage after all three were found dead in their home. Gene Hackman 's daughter asked cops to cremate her dad's dog and bury the remains with his wife after all three were found dead in their home Newly released police bodycam …

Why questions over who died first - Gene Hackman or his wife - may hold the key to who will inherit his $80mn fortune
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1 week, 5 days ago

Why questions over who died first - Gene Hackman or his wife - may hold the key to who will inherit his $80mn fortune

Daily Mail  

A week ago, it seemed as if all the questions about the mysterious death of reclusive Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, found 'partially mummified' in his home alongside his younger wife, had been answered. Hollywood legend Gene Hackman was found 'partially mummified' in his home alongside his younger wife Gene Hackman 's daughters, Elizabeth Gene Hackman and sister, Leslie Anne Hackman, …

Final photo of Gene Hackman revealed as heartbroken handyman admits agonizing guilt over mummified bodies
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2 weeks ago

Final photo of Gene Hackman revealed as heartbroken handyman admits agonizing guilt over mummified bodies

Daily Mail  

The personal contractor who found the lifeless bodies of Gene Hackman and his wife has broken his silence about the chilling discovery and the prolonged, agonizing process it took to enter the couple's home to check on their welfare. Seen here for the first time, the late Gene Hackman appeared contemplative but healthy while driving alone through Lamy, just outside …

What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife? Here’s all you need to know
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What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife? Here’s all you need to know

Live Mint  

Betsy Arakawa, the wife of legendary actor Gene Hackman, succumbed to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome a few days before her husband passed away from heart disease. Betsy Arakawa, the wife of Hollywood legend actor Gene Hackman, tragically passed away due to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare and potentially fatal disease. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome confirmed New Mexico officials confirmed that Arakawa’s death …

Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy dies due to hantavirus, signs of rodent entry found at Santa Fe home
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy dies due to hantavirus, signs of rodent entry found at Santa Fe home

Live Mint  

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Hackman were found dead at his Santa Fe, New Mexico Home with their dead pet dog. In a details-filled press conference, Dr Jarrell revealed details of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Hackman's death. Gene tested negative for hantavirus The 95-year-old actor died due to a severe heart disease along with Alzheimer's …

Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say

Hindustan Times  

SANTA FE, N.M. — Forensic experts came to a heartrending conclusion Friday about the manner of death for actor Gene Hackman — heart failure with complications from Alzheimer's disease on an empty stomach a week after a rare, rodent-borne disease took the life of his wife at their home in Santa Fe. Gene Hackman died at home a week after …

A timeline of how actor Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa died at their New Mexico home
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

A timeline of how actor Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa died at their New Mexico home

Associated Press  

SANTA FE, N.M. — Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a full week after his wife died from hantavirus in their New Mexico home, likely unaware that she was dead because he was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease, authorities revealed Friday. Then authorities in New Mexico released the causes, proposing a simple but tragic theory for the …

What Is Hantavirus, The Disease That Killed Gene Hackman's Wife?
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What Is Hantavirus, The Disease That Killed Gene Hackman's Wife?

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Just over a week after the actor Gene Hackman and his pianist wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead alongside their dog in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home, authorities revealed what led to their shocking demise. “Most transmission occurs around the patient’s residence or workplace,” Erin Phipps, the New Mexico state public health veterinarian, said at a …

Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say

The Hindu  

Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a full week after his wife died from hantavirus in their New Mexico hillside home, likely unaware that she was dead because he was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease, authorities revealed Friday. Hackman showed evidence of advanced Alzheimer’s disease,” Dr. Jarrell said. He had significant heart disease, and I think ultimately …

Gene Hackman may not have known his wife was deceased. Both died a week apart: Here’s what happened
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Gene Hackman may not have known his wife was deceased. Both died a week apart: Here’s what happened

Live Mint  

Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a week after his wife, Betsy Hackman, died from hantavirus in their New Mexico hillside home. Hackman showed evidence of advanced Alzheimer’s disease,” Jarrell said. Hackman's pacemaker last showed signs of activity a week later and that he had an abnormal heart rhythm February 18, the day he likely died, Jarrell said. ‘Unable …

Gene Hackman may not have known his wife was deceased. Both died a week apart: Here’s what happened
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Gene Hackman may not have known his wife was deceased. Both died a week apart: Here’s what happened

Live Mint  

Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a week after his wife, Betsy Hackman, died from hantavirus in their New Mexico hillside home. Hackman showed evidence of advanced Alzheimer’s disease,” Jarrell said. Hackman's pacemaker last showed signs of activity a week later and that he had an abnormal heart rhythm February 18, the day he likely died, Jarrell said. ‘Unable …

Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say

New Indian Express  

SANTA FE, N.M.: Forensic experts came to a heartrending conclusion Friday about the manner of death for actor Gene Hackman: he died of heart disease with complications from Alzheimer’s disease on an empty stomach a week after a rare, rodent-borne disease took the life of his wife at their home in Santa Fe. Authorities unraveled the mysterious circumstances and revealed …

A timeline of how actor Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa died at their New Mexico home
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

A timeline of how actor Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa died at their New Mexico home

New Indian Express  

SANTA FE, N.M.: Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a full week after his wife died from hantavirus in their New Mexico home, likely unaware that she was dead because he was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease, authorities revealed Friday. Then authorities in New Mexico released the causes, proposing a simple but tragic theory for the deaths: …

Actor Gene Hackman lived with wife's corpse for a week, say officials
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Actor Gene Hackman lived with wife's corpse for a week, say officials

India Today  

There has been another development in the case of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman and his pianist wife Betsy's death. According to US media reports, the late actor lived with his wife's corpse for a week before he died. It was earlier revealed that while Betsy Hackman died due to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, Hackman died of a heart disease. While Hackman …

His wife dead, an ailing Gene Hackman was stranded alone in his house for days, authorities believe
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His wife dead, an ailing Gene Hackman was stranded alone in his house for days, authorities believe

LA Times  

Actor Gene Hackman arrives with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, for the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills on Jan. 19, 2003. Heather Jarrell, chief medical examiner at the medical investigator’s office, performed the autopsy on Hackman and said his brain showed “advanced Alzheimer’s disease as well as blood vessel changes in the brain secondary to chronic high blood …

Gene Hackman’s wife was protective of his health for years. She died of hantavirus and days later, he was gone
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Gene Hackman’s wife was protective of his health for years. She died of hantavirus and days later, he was gone

CNN  

CNN — For years, actor Gene Hackman’s doting wife Betsy Arakawa would do whatever she could to help keep him healthy, whether it meant wearing a mask everywhere she went or encouraging him to stay fit by riding his bike or doing yoga on Zoom. Authorities said he was “in a very poor state of health.” Hackman had “advanced” Alzheimer’s …

What is hantavirus, the rare disease that killed actor Gene Hackman's wife Betsy?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

What is hantavirus, the rare disease that killed actor Gene Hackman's wife Betsy?

India Today  

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes, over a week after his wife Betsy Arakawa's death. While Hackman died from heart disease as a result of Alzheimer's, Betsy succumbed to a rare disease caused by mice, known as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is a rare but serious respiratory disease caused by infection with hantaviruses, which are primarily …

What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife?

Associated Press  

Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus infection, officials in New Mexico announced Friday. “Early in the illness, you really may not be able to tell the difference between hantavirus and having the flu.” The virus can cause a severe and sometimes deadly lung infection called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. …

Gene Hackman: Causes of death finally revealed for Oscar-winning actor and wife
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Gene Hackman: Causes of death finally revealed for Oscar-winning actor and wife

Raw Story  

New details have emerged in the mysterious deaths of acclaimed actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa after the couple was found dead at their Santa Fe, New Mexico home, Feb. 26. Hackman died of cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s disease “a significant contributory factor,” according to Heather Jarrell, the chief medical investigator for the New Mexico Office of the …

Gene Hackman and his wife's cause of death revealed. Here's how they died
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Gene Hackman and his wife's cause of death revealed. Here's how they died

Hindustan Times  

Gene Hackman’s cause of death has been officially released following his passing alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator reported Arakawa’s death was caused by hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare and potentially fatal disease. Hackman, on the other hand, passed away due to heart disease and complications …

Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say

Associated Press  

SANTA FE, N.M. — Forensic experts came to a heartrending conclusion Friday about the manner of death for actor Gene Hackman: he died of heart disease with complications from Alzheimer’s disease on an empty stomach a week after a rare, rodent-borne disease took the life of his wife at their home in Santa Fe. Authorities revealed that Gene Hackman died …

What to know about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
2 weeks, 6 days ago

What to know about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

CNN  

CNN — Officials said Friday that Betsy Arakawa, the wife of Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman, died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome last month in the couple’s home in New Mexico. In the US and other parts of the Western Hemisphere, a hantavirus infection can cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease that can severely affect the lungs. Smith Collection/Gado/Archive Photos/Getty …

What is hantavirus, the rare disease that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

What is hantavirus, the rare disease that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife?

LA Times  

Warning signs for hantavirus were posted throughout Curry Village at Yosemite National Park in 2012, following infections there. Officials announced Friday that Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife, had died of hantavirus — ending speculation about the circumstances surrounding her death while sparking new questions about the rodent-spread disease. Arakawa died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a disease that attacks the respiratory …

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