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Betsy Arakawa, the wife of the late Gene Hackman, died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, New Mexico officials said Friday.

Gene Hackman and Betsy Hackman's causes of death have been revealed. Gene was suffering from severe heart disease and advanced Alzheimer's disease while Betsy suffered from hantavirus, which is spread through rodent droppings.

Gene Hackman died of cardiovascular disease about a week after his wife died of hantavirus, according to the New Mexico medical examiner.

The Academy Award-winning actor; his wife, Betsy Arakawa; and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home on Feb. 26.

After Gene Hackman's death, which followed the death of his caregiver wife, Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming speaks out about caring for the people who give care.

Emma Heming Willis is raising awareness about caring for caregivers, following the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa.

Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, is speaking out about the importance of caring for caregivers following the news of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa’s deaths.

Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis shared an emotional video on social media, noting the importance of caregivers. Her post comes just two weeks after the shocking deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa,