Gene Hackman Cause of Death: Actor Died a Week After Wife Betsy Arakawa
variety.com
Gene Hackman died of cardiovascular disease about a week after his wife died of hantavirus, according to the New Mexico medical examiner.

Gene Hackman, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, lived in the house with his dead wife for a week before he died.

Of the three dogs living in the house, one died because it was locked in a carrier and therefore probably starved to death. The two free-living dogs were the only ones to survive.

  • Aconite@lemmy.caEnglish
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    2 days ago

    His wife was young enough that it probably never occurred to her to have a back-up plan for his care or general wellness checks. Absolutely awful.

    • Spaniard@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      2 days ago

      Let this be a lesson for everyone, no matter how young one is, always have a backup plan for the care of people that’s important to you, and for yourself.