Dead Oscar winner
Gene Hackman’s family suspects poisoning as the cause of death
How did genes have died Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa? According to the family, it could have been carbon monoxide poisoning.
The surprising news of the death of Golden-Globe winner and Oscar winner Gene Hackman (1930-2025) and his wife, Betsy Arakawa (1961-2025), shaked Hollywood and the world on February 27. The exact circumstances of the death have so far been unclear, but the police are currently excluding an external fault. The Hollywood star’s family apparently believes that it could have been carbon monoxide poisoning.
Toxic vapors in the house of Gene Hackman?
Elizabeth Jean Hackman, one of the daughters of the actor, that the family is currently not sure what Hackman and his wife died from. However, according to the report, the relatives believed that toxic vapors could have led to the couple’s death. The house was built in 2000, and there was no information about any problems with gas leaks.
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This film gave Hackman the breakthrough: in 1967 producer and leading actor Warren Beatty (right) signed him for the film “Bonnie and Clyde” directed by Arthur Penn. The film became a box office hit – and Hackman received his first Oscar nomination. From then on he was considered one of the leading actors of New Hollywood
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Hackman’s daughter also confirmed that the police have not found any evidence of a crime according to the current status. Adan Mendoza, sheriff of the Santa Fe County, also explained that there was no evidence of external fault.
Hackman, Arakawa and the common family dog were found dead on Wednesday. The couple was found on the occasion of a person check ,. According to Denise Avila, press spokeswoman for the Santa Fe County sheriff, a neighbor was concerned about the well -being of the two and alerted the police. According to US reports, the investigation is currently ongoing.
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