End to the mystery surrounding Gene Hackman. The forensic doctor of Santa Fe County (New Mexico) has determined that a heart failure caused the death of the actor, 95. He died days after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, who died affected by Hantavirus, a mortal infection transmitted by contact with urine or rodent excrements. New Mexico’s authorities have pointed out this Friday that Alzheimer’s playing role in the death of Hackman, who could not have noticed that his wife had died inside the couple’s residence. The bodies of both were found on February 26, but the police suspected that the deaths occurred several days before.
“Mr. Hackman showed advanced Alzheimer’s signs and his state of health was very bad,” said Dr. Heather Jarell, the autopsy manager, at a press conference held in Santa Fe this Friday. Jarell determined that both deaths were caused by natural causes.
Adam Mendoza, El sheriff From County, he said that his investigation showed that Arakawa’s last communication was on February 11, when he left home to go to the pharmacy, buy food for his dogs and the market. Hackman’s pacemaker had a final reading seven days later, on February 18, the date on which the authorities believe the actor died. Mendoza has insisted that the investigation will remain open until your office has the complete records of marriage mobiles.
For Mendoza and the researchers there is only one loose end in the investigation. It is the death of one of the three dogs that lived with Hackman and Arakawa. This was an Australian Kelpie (first it was said that it was a German shepherd) who lay with its owner. Erin Phipps, a veterinarian who was present in the appearance with the media, said that dogs do not spread from Hantavirus, the virus that killed Arakawa. The authorities are pending the results that necropsy throws the animal.
Hackman’s body was found in a prelude. He wore a gray tracksuit, a blue sleeve shirt and brown slippers. Next to him was a walking cane and sunglasses. The Arakawa was in another room, in a bathroom of the two -level residence located in a northeast urbanization of the city. The police found her on the floor next to an countertop and with a heater near the head. The first researchers in the scene thought that the woman could have suddenly collapsed. His death had caused many speculations because with her there was an open medication boat. They were thyroid medicines and common analgesics.
Jarell said it is not known how long Arakawa took to die. His death has been linked to a rare but serious virus spread by rodents in poorly ventilated areas. The infection mainly attacks the lungs and is deadly if it is not treated at its earliest stage. Its incubation period is approximately six weeks and its first symptoms are fever, head and muscle aches.
He sheriff Mendoza indicated he January 28 that there were no indications of criminal activity in the house of Hackman and Arakawa, as their bodies had no injuries or injuries. The authorities had also ruled out a carbon monoxide poisoning. Firefighters and the Services Company did not find gas leaks on property reviews.
Although he had retired several years ago, Hackman maintained his virtually intact legend in Hollywood. The impact left by his death could be seen on Sunday, when he appeared in the tribute that the Oscars pay to the figures that have disappeared in the last year. The academy did not miss the death of the protagonist of French Connection or the conversation.
“Gene always said: ‘I don’t think about my legacy, I hope you remember me as someone who wanted to do a good job.’ So I think I speak for everyone when I say: Gene, we will remember you for that and for much more. Rest in peace, friend, ”said Morgan Freeman’s gala, who starred in Domingo’s gala, who starred in Unforgiven (without forgiveness) Together with Hackman and under the orders of the no less legendary Clint Eastwood, who is still alive at age 94 and without intention of retiring.