Gene Hackman’s Oscar Memorial
The police coroner has determined the causes of death for actor Gene Hackman and his wife, legally known as Betsy Arakawa Hackman.
NARRATIVE
Mrs. Hackman was last seen on Feb. 11th at a veterinarian appointment with her dog, Xena. Afterward, she purchased some dog food and was seen at CVS pharmacy. At this stage, she had come in contact with a hantavirus, a disease carried by rodents in New Mexico. Where or how this happened is not known. 24 to 48 hours after Betsy’s last public appearance, she would succumb to the fatal effects of her illness. It’s assumed she did not know what she had and ignored the symptoms – maintaining her role as Gene Hackman’s wife and caregiver. The pills found by her side were thyroid medication.
Gene Hackman, (last publicly seen in March 2024 visiting his doctor) was in declining health. Reports state he suffered from Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease. Because Mr. Hackman didn’t phone 911, it’s believed he didn’t know what happened to his wife or didn’t know what to do. In the last five to seven days, Mr. Hackman was forced to fend for himself. On Feb. 18th, Gene Hackman collapsed and died from his earlier mentioned illnesses.
ERRORS IN JUDGMENT
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa Hackman
The Hackmans lived a solitary existence on their large estate not accounting for what would happen if Betsy Arakawa wasn’t able to provide for her husband or care for herself.
Hackman’s three adult children had lost contact with their father, rarely calling. This embitterment was caused by being ignored when they were young while their father was making movies.
Actions or non-actions have consequences. What Gene Hackman thought of his children ignoring him in his final years isn’t known.
Final days
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