On February 20, the world was shocked by the news of the death of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa. This couple was found dead alongside their dog, and authorities reported that there were no signs of violence at the scene. As the investigation progressed, it was discovered that Betsy Arakawa died first due to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, while Gene Hackman died a week later from cardiac problems and his advanced Alzheimer's disease.
Speculations around this case intensified when the last calls made by Betsy Arakawa were leaked, which occurred a day after her supposed date of death. The Santa Fe Sheriff's Office managed to recover Arakawa's phone records and revealed that she made multiple calls on February 12, when her death had been declared on February 11.
According to reports from BBC and Daily Mail, Betsy Arakawa attempted to contact Cloudberry Health seeking medical treatment on February 12, and even scheduled an appointment she never attended. This fact has added more mystery to the tragic story of the Hollywood couple.
Dr. Child, who treated Arakawa, confirmed that she engaged in various activities on February 12, raising doubts about the date of her death. On the other hand, Gene Hackman, at 95 years old, was unaware of his wife's passing due to his illness, adding an even more tragic element to this case.
Although the official causes of death for Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa have been revealed, the circumstances surrounding their passing remain shrouded in a veil of uncertainty.
