Gene Hackman: Dramatic audio recording of the emergency call published

Rolling Stone Germany Gene Hackman: Dramatic audio recording of the emergency call published Article by Markus Brandstetter • 5 hours • 2 minutes reading time Shortly after the death of Gene Hackman, US media are now publishing the dramatic emergency call. The death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa has shocked the film world. Now the US celebrity news service "TMZ" has published new information about the tragic emergency call. "TMZ", which claims to have received an audio recording of the emergency call, reports that an unnamed caretaker discovered the two lifeless in the house and immediately alerted the emergency services. Bodies of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa show suspicious traces In the recording, the caller is clearly upset and repeatedly begs the dispatcher to send help quickly, the report says. While the emergency call operator was gathering initial information, the man repeatedly expressed despair and was audibly fighting back tears. He said "Damn" several times while sobbing while the rescue team was on the way. Gene Hackman: Caller looked in the window The caller explained that he was outside the house and was looking in through a window. He did not see anyone moving, but could not provide any further details about the age or condition of the people inside, it is said. According to the US website, the police have now confirmed that Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were declared dead at the scene. Since there is no evidence of a crime, no autopsy will be carried out. The exact cause of death will now be determined by other means. Gene Hackman: Details of his death Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found lifeless in their property in Santa Fe Summit on Wednesday afternoon (February 26). The Oscar-winning actor was 95 years old, his wife died at the age of 63. The Santa Fe County Sheriff confirmed the couple's deaths on Thursday (February 27). Their dog was also found dead in the house. According to authorities, there is no evidence of foul play. In recent years, Hackman and Arakawa have largely withdrawn from the public eye and lived on a ranch in New Mexico. While Arakawa worked as a classical pianist, Hackman increasingly devoted herself to painting and writing.