Key takeaways:
- Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman, passed away in February due to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease transmitted by rodents, and was actively researching flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques prior to her death.
- Gene Hackman died approximately a week after Arakawa from hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s disease as a contributing factor; their property in Santa Fe, New Mexico, had rodents, but their main living quarters were not infested.
- The investigation report reveals Arakawa was also researching COVID-19-related medical conditions, suggesting health concerns, and provides insight into the couple’s health challenges and circumstances leading to their deaths.
In February, Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman, passed away due to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease transmitted by rodents. This illness can cause a variety of symptoms, including flu-like conditions, headaches, dizziness, and severe respiratory issues. Authorities have recently released an investigation report that sheds light on Arakawa’s activities in the days leading up to her death. The report reveals that she was actively searching for information on flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques, suggesting she was experiencing health concerns prior to her passing.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Arakawa’s death followed the deaths of both her and Hackman. Gene Hackman, aged 95, died from hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s disease being a contributing factor. The report indicates that Hackman passed away approximately a week after Arakawa. The couple resided on a large property in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where a state assessment found the presence of rodents. However, it was concluded that their main living quarters were not infested.
The report also highlights that Arakawa was researching medical conditions related to COVID-19 on her computer. This suggests that she may have been concerned about her health and was seeking information on symptoms that could overlap with those of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. The disease is known to spread to humans through contact with rodents or their urine and droppings, which aligns with the findings of rodents on their property.
State medical examiners have confirmed that Alzheimer’s disease was a contributing factor in Hackman’s death on February 18. The investigation into the couple’s deaths provides insight into the health challenges they faced and the circumstances leading up to their passing. The release of this report offers a clearer understanding of the tragic events that unfolded earlier this year.
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