Police have released new details regarding the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, stating that both had been deceased for some time.

In a startling development that has captured national attention, authorities in Santa Fe, New Mexico, have released new details surrounding the deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, 63-year-old Betsy Arakawa.

The acclaimed actor—known for iconic roles in films such as The French Connection, Superman, and Enemy State—was 95 at the time of his death. The couple, who had been married since 1991, were discovered deceased in their Santa Fe home on Wednesday, with one of their three dogs also found dead.

According to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office and a recently issued search warrant, Hackman and Arakawa were located in separate rooms of their residence. Hackman was found in a mudroom, while his wife was discovered in a bathroom adjacent to a space heater.

Investigators noted that neither had any visible signs of trauma or gunshot wounds. In the bathroom, officers reported finding an open prescription bottle along with scattered pills on the countertop.

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