Authorities have completed autopsies on Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, after their unexplained deaths in their Santa Fe home. No external trauma or signs of foul play were found, and toxicology reports are pending. Initially suspected carbon monoxide poisoning was ruled out after safety tests.Hackman’s daughter, Leslie, stated he was in good health, regularly practicing yoga and pilates,,
Their bodies, partially mummified due to the dry climate, may have been there for up to two weeks. Hackman was found near the kitchen, while Arakawa was in the bathroom with an open bottle of prescription medication nearby.Santa Fe officials and Mayor Alan Webber paid tribute to Hackman, describing him as a gracious community member. The investigation continues, with autopsy results expected in four to six weeks. Hackman and Arakawa had been married for 34 years.
