Newly released records have shed light on the tragic deaths of actor Gene Hackman, 94, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, at their Santa Fe estate. Initially shrouded in mystery, the case now points to environmental hazards and a rare illness. In February 2025, deputies found Arakawa dead in the bathroom, with her dog by her side. Hackman was later,

found collapsed in another room. A second dog, Zinna, was discovered dead in a crate, having died of starvation.A health investigation revealed severe rodent infestations in the estate’s outbuildings, with evidence supporting exposure to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome—a rare,