REVEALED: The causes of Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa & dog's death

According to reports, we finally know what killed Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa and their dog!

Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a full week after his wife died from hantavirus in their New Mexico hillside home, likely unaware that she was dead because he was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease, authorities revealed Friday. 

Both deaths were ruled to be from natural causes, chief medical examiner Dr. Heather Jarrell said alongside state fire and health officials at a news conference. 

“Mr. Hackman showed evidence of advanced Alzheimer’s disease,” Jarrell said. 

“He was in a very poor state of health. He had significant heart disease, and I think ultimately that’s what resulted in his death.” 

Authorities didn't suspect foul play after the bodies of Hackman, 95, and Betsy Arakawa, 65, were discovered Feb 26. 

Immediate tests for carbon monoxide poisoning were negative. 

Hackman's pacemaker last showed signs of activity a week later and that he had an abnormal heart rhythm on Feb. 18., the day he likely died, Jarrell said. 

Although there was no reliable way to determine the date and time when both died, all signs point to their deaths coming a week apart, Jarrell said. 

Their bodies were found a little over a week later. 

Hackman was found in the home’s entryway. 

His death was tied to heart disease with Alzheimer’s disease contributing. 

Arakawa was found in a bathroom. 

Authorities linked her death to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal disease spread by infected rodent droppings. 

Thyroid medication pills prescribed to Arakawa were found nearby and weren’t listed as contributing to her death, Jarrell said. 

One of the couple’s three dogs also was found dead in a crate in a bathroom closet near Arakawa, while two other dogs survived. 

Authorities initially misidentified the breed. 

Dogs do not get sick from hantavirus, said Erin Phipps, a veterinarian with the New Mexico Health Department. 

A necropsy will be done on the dog.

We can all have closure now.

May their souls rest in peace- AMEN.

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