Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies found Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and a dog dead when they preformed a welfare check, a spokesperson said.

Summary

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities confirmed Thursday.

Foul play is not suspected, but an investigation is ongoing.

Hackman, a revered actor known for The French Connection and Unforgiven, retired from Hollywood two decades ago and spent his later years writing novels.

He lived in New Mexico since the 1980s, remaining largely out of the public eye. His death comes just days before this year’s Academy Awards.

  • @[email protected]English
    126•1 day ago

    Both and the dog dead? It’s currently 7am in New Mexico. Article posted 2 hours ago. So before 5am.

    So they were found dead between 12am and 5am at least. “No foul play suspected”, 3 dead, someone was probably responding to something, and if there’s no fire, it was almost definitely CO.

    Put CO detectors on all levels people. It doesnt take long for it to overwhelm you, and if you don’t get out, that’s it.

    • @[email protected]English
      35•1 day ago

      Put CO detectors on all levels people. It doesnt take long for it to overwhelm you, and if you don’t get out, that’s it.

      Per TMZ:

      The fire department came and advised they did not see any signs of carbon monoxide leak or poisoning. The New Mexico gas company came to the residence and conducted testing on the gas lines in and around the house, and concluded, “As of now, there are no signs or evidence indicating there were any problems associated to the pipes in and around the residence.”

      Looks like she maybe preceded him for a short time, whatever the hell that implies.

    • @rimmedalpha
      34•1 day ago

      NM is just jealous that CO is better. Don’t put up detectors to keep CO out of your home, embrace it with open arms and lungs!