The deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, are now being investigated as suspicious, despite initial reports suggesting no foul play. Authorities are conducting a deeper probe after new details raised concerns.Hackman, known for The French Connection and Unforgiven, was found dead in his Santa Fe home on February 26, 2025, along with Arakawa and one of their dogs,

While there were no signs of forced entry or struggle, investigators found Hackman collapsed in a mudroom and Arakawa near an open prescription bottle in a bathroom. Their bodies showed signs of decomposition, suggesting they had been deceased for some time.Authorities initially dismissed foul play but later filed for a search warrant, citing suspicious circumstances. A German Shepherd was found dead in a closet, but two other dogs survived. Carbon monoxide poisoning has been ruled out, leaving the cause of death unclear as investigations continue.