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The actor and his wife were found dead in separate rooms of their New Mexico home.
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Feb. 27, 2025, 2:18 p.m. ET

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Gene Hackman, in a suit, stands with his arm around his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who is wearing a strapless black dress. Both are smiling.
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Scattered Pills Found Near Body of Gene Hackman’s Wife as Inquiry Continues

The actor was found dead in a mud room in his New Mexico home and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, was found dead on the floor of a bathroom, according to a search warrant affidavit.

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