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Late actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa passed away about one week apart earlier this year. Arakawa died from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, according to the chief medical investigator for the state of New Mexico, while Hackman passed away due to heart disease and advanced Alzheimer’s disease.
According to reports, the Hantavirus “initially causes flu-like symptoms that can progress to more severe illness where people have trouble breathing,” and is spread through “rodent urine, droppings or saliva.”
Now, a report about the state of the Gene Hackman’s home make it clear where such toxins would come from, as the property was reportedly an “infestation breeding ground” filled with dead rodents and feces.
According to medical examiners, Arakawa passed away on or around February 12, while Hackman died about a week like on or around February 18.
“Rodent feces were found in three garages, two casitas, and three sheds on their property. A live rodent, a dead rodent, and a rodent nest were found in the three detached garages. Two vehicles on the property were also found with signs of rodents — nests, droppings, and sightings of the pests. Investigators even discovered live traps set up in the outbuildings, suggesting the infestation had been ongoing. The New Mexico Department of Health… found the primary residence to be low-risk, with no signs of rodent activity inside.” [via TMZ]
Hackman, who passed away at 95 years old, is widely considered to be one of the greatest American actors of all time. A two-time Academy Award winner, Hackman was known for his work in films such as The French Connection, Unforgiven, Bonnie and Clyde, I Never Sang for My Father, Mississippi Burning, The Poseidon Adventure, The Conversation, Night Movies, Hoosiers, The Firm, Crimson Tide, Get Short, Enemy of the State, The Royal Tenenbaums, and more.
Our thoughts are with the Hackmans’ family during this difficult time. May they rest in peace.
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