New Mexico investigators are releasing the cause of death for legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa.

The classically trained musician lived a very private life during her marriage to Hackman before they both were found dead in their Santa Fe home on Feb. 26, 2025.

Over a week after celebrated actor Gene Hackman was found dead alongside wife Betsy Arakawa in their Santa Fe ... "My uncle was 95 years old at an age where you think about, 'OK, it's time ...

said the office's investigation revealed 65-year-old Arakawa died from Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease that is contracted by contact with mouse droppings. And Hackman, 95 ...