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Why we may never find out who gets Gene Hackman’s $80m fortune

Drama is playing out over the inheritance of the late actor’s assets

The Independent UK

Gene Hackman had a will, but the public may never find out who inherits his $80M fortune

Gene Hackman was found dead inside his New Mexico home on Feb. 26, 2025, at the age of 95. The acclaimed actor’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, had also died of a rare virus – a week before his death from natural causes.

The Conversation

20 Stars We’ve Lost, And It’s Only Halfway Through the Year

From an Oscar-winner found lifeless in a house with three bodies, to a child star who was pregnant during her passing, these were 2025’s heartbreaking farewells.

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Wes Anderson says Gene Hackman was ‘furious’ about his Royal Tenenbaums salary: ‘We had friction’

Director admitted he and the late actor had a tense relationship while filming the 2001 comedy drama

The Independent UK

Director Wes Anderson reveals Gene Hackman’s verdict on The Royal Tenenbaums

Bill Murray previously said Hackman was ‘really rough’ on the director during the making of the 2001 film

The Independent UK

‘I could never, ever not care for her’: how do carers know when to stop caring for those they love?

About half of people looking after someone with dementia are doing it alone. Many of them are ageing and starting to need care themselves. It is an act of love and duty – but it can be precarious

The Guardian - AU

Tragic new autopsy details reveal what really happened to Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa

The couple were discovered dead at their New Mexico home on February 26

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Autopsy confirms cause of death for Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa

The report confirmed that Gene Hackman's wife died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

The Independent UK

First Thing: Carney says ‘Trump is trying to break us’ after Liberals win Canadian election

The Liberals won a fourth term after a remarkable polling turnaround. Plus, Trump’s shocking first 100 days

The Guardian - UK

Autopsy confirms Gene Hackman died from heart disease, notes his Alzheimer's and prolonged fasting

An autopsy report confirms the main cause of actor Gene Hackman's death was heart disease and notes he was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease and likely had not eaten for a long time

The Independent UK

Final autopsy results on Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, reveal complex health issues

Report confirms that Arakawa died of hantavirus and her husband, who had heart problems and Alzeimer’s disease, may not have realised she had died

The Guardian - UK

Gene Hackman's final autopsy reveals heartbreaking details about his health and death

The Hollywood star, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa were discovered dead at their New Mexico home on February 26

Evening Standard

Gene Hackman autopsy results shine light on actor’s challenging medical history

New details about Oscar-winner’s health issues have been shared in final report

The Independent UK

Gene Hackman's final autopsy reveals official cause of death

Gene Hackman's autopsy has revealed that he passed away from "severe cardiovascular disease", with "advanced stage Alzheimer's disease" being in another contributory factor in his death.

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Police release new videos shedding light on investigation into Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s deaths

In fresh footage, pest control worker tells authorities Hackman was using a cane and was ‘looking frail’

The Independent UK

More police videos show early days of Hackman investigation

Authorities in New Mexico have released more videos related to their investigation into the deaths of 95-year-old Gene Hackman and his wife

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John Mulaney jokes about Gene Hackman death investigation

John Mulaney has joked about the investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa and the confusion surrounding the details of their demise.

The Independent UK

John Mulaney jokes about Gene Hackman’s death investigation in Netflix show

Comedian used part of his ‘Everybody’s Live’ opening monologue to joke about the investigation into Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa’s tragic deaths

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Gene Hackman's wife Betsy's heartbreaking final Amazon order revealed hours before their deaths

The Hollywood star, 95, and classical pianist, 65, were discovered dead at their New Mexico home on February

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Postmortems of rescue workers killed by Israeli troops in Gaza show ‘gunshots to head and torso’

The killings of paramedics and rescuers last month led to international outcry. Plus, police use stun guns on two people at Marjorie Taylor Greene event

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Gene Hackman’s love notes to wife revealed

Following their deaths earlier this year, Gene Hackman’s deep affection for his wife Betsy Arakawa has been revealed in a series of handwritten notes found in the couple’s Santa Fe home.

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“Such A Sad Ending”: Gene Hackman’s Handwritten Notes To Wife Betsy Found At His Home

"Morning lovely girl, thinking of you and the other little guys."

The Independent UK

Inside Gene Hackman’s ‘rodent-infested home’ — where loose items and food created a breeding ground for hantavirus

Investigators found dead rats and rat droppings throughout the Santa Fe estate

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“Breaks My Heart”: New Police Footage Shows Gene Hackman’s Dog Watching Over Couple’s Bodies

"Poor guy, he's sad," said one of the investigators upon seeing the loyal German shepherd beside its owner's body.

The Independent UK

Gene Hackman police video shows dog’s heartbreaking reaction to owner’s death

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakwa’s dog's heartbreaking reaction to their deaths at their Santa Fe home was filmed on police bodycam video.

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