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Gene Hackman: After mysterious death - daughter expresses suspicion
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Gene Hackman: After mysterious death - daughter expresses suspicion
Ceren Balantekin • 6 hours • 2 minutes reading time
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their house. Now the first suspicions are making the rounds...
The film world is in shock. Acting legend Gene Hackman was found dead in their house in Santa Fe at the age of 95 together with his wife Betsy Arakawa (63). Their dog has also died. A dark chapter for Hollywood that raises many questions.
The cause of death is still unclear. County Sheriff Adan Mendoza ruled out a crime in an interview with the newspaper "Santa Fe New Mexican". There is therefore no evidence of third-party negligence. Now Elizabeth Jean Hackman (62), the couple's daughter, has given a possible explanation to a US news portal.
Gene Hackman: Hollywood in mourning
Carbon monoxide poisoning could be responsible for the tragic death, Elizabeth told "TMZ". The local gas supplier has already pledged its support in the investigation. But how did it come to this? The investigators are faced with a mystery, because Hackman and Arakawa were found in different bedrooms - a scenario that allows for a lot of speculation.
Initial investigations indicate that the two had been dead for some time before they were found. But concrete details have not yet been provided. However, the suspicion of carbon monoxide poisoning is ringing alarm bells and could be the key to solving this tragic incident.
With Gene Hackman, the world has lost not only an outstanding actor, but also an icon of film history. His roles in "The French Connection", "Superman" and "Unforgiven" will never be forgotten.