01.03.2025 11:21
The Hollywood star Gene Hackman, who was found dead at his home in New Mexico alongside his wife and dog, had the last recorded "active status" of his heart monitor on February 17.
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The investigation into the deaths of Hollywood star Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, found dead in their home in New Mexico, USA, is ongoing.
Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza stated at a press conference that the couple "most likely died nine days ago," adding that questions surrounding their deaths remain "unanswered." Mendoza noted that the actor Hackman's heart monitor is being examined, and it was found that the last recorded "active status" of the device was on February 17, indicating that the actor likely died on that date.
NO SIGNS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
Mendoza expressed that it is "unlikely" the couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning, reporting that both tested negative for "carbon monoxide poisoning." He explained that initial findings did not indicate any signs of external trauma or "criminal" activity, and noted that it may take three months or longer to receive toxicology results.
Mendoza reported that there were no surveillance cameras inside or outside the home and that detectives are trying to determine "who the couple last had contact with and when." He stated, "We will analyze cell phone data, including phone calls, text messages, and photos on their phones, to try to create a timeline."
THEIR DOG WAS ALSO FOUND DEAD
On February 26, the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office in New Mexico confirmed the deaths of the 95-year-old actor and his 63-year-old wife. The statement noted that Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home, and the police are conducting an investigation into the incident. The initial assessment indicated that there was no suspicion of murder, and it was reported that the dog in the house was also found dead.
HE HAD APPEARED IN OVER 100 FILMS
Hackman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1971 film "The French Connection." Among the more than 100 films Hackman starred in are adaptations of John Grisham's 1996 novel "Runaway Jury," Francis Ford Coppola's "The Conversation," and Wes Anderson's "The Royal Tenenbaums."
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