Ms. Arakawa, the wife of the actor Gene Hackman, died from the effects of a disease often caused by contact with droppings ...

Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus infection, officials in New Mexico announced Friday. Hantavirus, ...

Betsy Arakawa died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome at the age of 65, New Mexico health authorities said. Here’s what to know ...

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Hantavirus comes from contact with rodents, especially after exposure to their urine, droppings and saliva. Read about how ...

The actor died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a week after his wife died of hantavirus.

The tragic deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betty Arakawa have brought hantavirus into the spotlight – but what is it and ...

Hantavirus’s role in the recent tragic death of the actor Gene Hackman and his wife provides an opportunity to educate the ...

"We don't see it super commonly, but it is definitely out there and worth being concerned about," said Allison Bray, with San ...

Investigation revealed that Betsy Arakawa, a pianist and wife of actor Gene Hackman, had died from hantavirus pulmonary ...