Gene Hackman, New Mexico

Gene Hackman’s dogs helped lead first responders to legendary actor’s body inside New Mexico home
Gene Hackman's dogs remained loyal to him through death, shepherding first responders to the legendary actor's body inside his New Mexico home.
A timeline of how actor Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa died at their New Mexico home
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a full week after his wife died from hantavirus in their New Mexico home, likely unaware that she was dead because he was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease, authorities revealed Friday.
Gene Hackman's dogs helped authorities locate his body
Gene and Betsy Hackman's dogs helped alert authorities to where the actor was located inside his New Mexico home. First responders found Hackman and Betsy deceased on Feb. 26.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa lived a peaceful, private life in New Mexico before their deaths, friends say
Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, shared a peaceful and private life, rich in adventure, art and genuine love, before their unexpected deaths, their friends fondly remember.
Gene Hackman Case: How Surviving Dogs Helped Paramedics Find His Body
After paramedics found Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa dead in the bathroom of their Santa Fe home, the couple’s dogs led authorities to the actor’s body.
Gene Hackman died at least 9 days before his, wife’s bodies found mummified at New Mexico home, sheriff says
The last “event” recorded on “The French Connection” star’s pacemaker was Feb. 17, Santa Fe Sheriff Adan Mendoza said Friday afternoon.
Betsy Arakawa ‘Doted’ On Dogs She Shared With Gene Hackman; 1 Helped Paramedics Find His Body
Veterinarian Robert Gruda told USA Today that Arakawa had taken Zinna for a “major surgery” in January, and had been told to keep the dog confined to a crate while she recover
How Gene Hackman’s Dogs Helped First Responders Find His Body
Late last month, the actor, alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa and dog, Kinna, were found dead in their New Mexico home.
'It Was Awful': Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's Contractor Who Found Their Bodies Says It Was 'One of the Worst Days of My Life'
Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were tragically found dead at their Santa Fe, N.M., home by their longtime contractor Jesse Kesler, who worked with the couple for 16 years. The 52-year-old revealed he grew worried when he hadn’t heard from the actor and his wife after constantly communicating with them for so long.
Gene Hackman's dogs' tragic final moments with owner as bodies were discovered
Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead on February 26, and now it's been revealed his beloved dogs led paramedics to the actor's body

Gene Hackman, Wife Breaks Silence

Rumor of secret tunnel filled with bodies found under Gene Hackman's home doesn't add up
A rumor that the FBI was investigating a hidden tunnel found beneath the Santa Fe, New Mexico, home of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, circulated online in March 2025, not long after ...
Emma Heming Willis speaks out after Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa’s deaths: ‘Caregivers need care too’
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.  On Feb. 26, Hackman, 95, and ...
Investigation advances into Gene Hackman's mysterious death, with update by New Mexico authorities
Authorities are set to reveal more information about an investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy ...
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Why Gene Hackman Left Hollywood and Moved to New Mexico Before His Death
Gene Hackman previously spoke about his decision to step away from Hollywood and live a quiet life in New Mexico alongside ...
Nathan Lane reflects on working with ‘brilliant’ Gene Hackman in ‘Birdcage’: ‘Thrill of a lifetime’
Nathan Lane shared a touching tribute to Gene Hackman following the legendary actor’s surprising death last month. Lane, who ...
Gene Hackman had advanced Alzheimer’s and possibly didn’t know his wife died a week earlier from hantavirus, medical examiner says
Gene Hackman had advanced Alzheimer’s and possibly didn’t know his wife died a week earlier from hantavirus, medical examiner ...