Surveillance footage unveiled from Hackman Villa by the police
In a tragic turn of events, two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have passed away at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The cause of their deaths has been linked to health complications arising from poor living conditions that involved rodents.
Betsy Arakawa, aged 65, succumbed to complications of a Hantavirus infection, a rare and potentially deadly disease transmitted through rodents. The presence of signs of rodent activity was confirmed at their New Mexico property, suggesting that their living environment significantly contributed to their exposure to this disease.
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, as the disease is known, affects the lungs and develops through contact with rodent droppings, urine, or saliva, causing severe respiratory distress and can be fatal without prompt treatment. Arakawa likely contracted the virus on her own property.
While the specific details of their living conditions are not fully disclosed, the key health impact was clearly linked to the rodent-associated hantavirus infection, leading to Betsy Arakawa’s death and subsequently affecting Gene Hackman, who was found dead alongside her shortly after. The health department described Arakawa's estate as a "breeding ground" for the virus.
Investigations by authorities continue into the tragic events surrounding Hackman and Arakawa's deaths. It is known that Hackman's pacemaker registered his last heartbeat on February 18, and his funeral was attended by his children Christopher, Elizabeth, and Leslie.
A sad note was also found in the case of their dogs. One of the couple's dogs was found sitting beside Arakawa's body during the police video, while another 12-year-old Australian Kelpie mix "Zinna" was found dead in a dog box. The autopsy showed that the dog died of dehydration and starvation.
The joint funeral for Hackman and Arakawa took place privately in Santa Fe. The tragic events serve as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a clean and rodent-free living environment, especially in areas where such viruses are prevalent.
The tragic passing of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been linked to a Hantavirus infection, a rare disease transmitted through rodents. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, as the disease is known, affects the lungs and requires prompt treatment to avoid fatal respiratory distress.
Betsy Arakawa, aged 65, succumbed to the virus, leading to Gene Hackman's death soon after. The health department found their property to be a "breeding ground" for the virus.
The tragic incident has sparked investigations into their living conditions, highlighting the importance of maintaining a clean and rodent-free environment, especially in areas where such viruses are prevalent.
Their dog "Zinna" was also found dead of dehydration and starvation during the investigations. General news and health-and-wellness reports emphasize the need for proper pet care, particularly in relation to their food and water supply.
Crime-and-justice updates mention the eerie image of one of the couple's dogs sitting beside Arakawa's body. Accidents related to fires and the dire living conditions at the property remain under scrutiny, as these factors could have played a role in the couple's distressing demise.
