Autopsy Report Reveals Legendary Actor Gene Hackman's Official Cause of Death

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Gene Hackman's Cause of Death Confirmed in Final Autopsy--Report

The final autopsy for Gene Hackman has been released by the Office of the Medical Investigator in New Mexico, confirming that signs point to heart failure as the likely cause of death.

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Gene Hackman’s final autopsy indicates horrifying detail of his last days

The medical investigator’s report also noted “neurodegenerative features consistent with Alzheimer’s disease.” New Mexico officials previously revealed Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa’s causes of death during a press conference in March.

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Gene Hackman final sighting gives insight to tragic last days of the actor

Hollywood actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on February 26, with the circumstances of their death remaining a mystery for weeks as authorities investigated.

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Gene Hackman autopsy results reveal actor’s official cause of death

Gene Hackman autopsy results reveal actor’s official cause of death. Hackman, 95, and his wife of 30 years Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead on 27 February. They had been dead for some time before they were discovered by a maintenance worker. Early investigations ruled out death by carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Gene Hackman's cause of death finally confirmed in harrowing autopsy report

Gene Hackman, 95, was found dead in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on February 26. Autopsy showed severe atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, with placement of coronary artery stents and a bypass graft. Examination of the brain showed microscopic findings of advanced stage Alzheimer's disease.

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USA. The final results of the autopsy of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa

Sheriff of Santa Fe about the investigation of the death of Hackman and his wife Source: TVN24/Cable News Network Inc. All Rights Reserved 2025/Reuters Two months after finding the bodies of the actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa in their home in Santa Fe (USA), the Fox News portal published the arrangements from […]

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Gene Hackman's final autopsy confirms official cause of death

Gene Hackman died on February 26 at his mansion in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was found alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa, who was just 65. Betsy was ruled to have died around a week before her husband, who may not have been aware of her death due to his progressed Alzheimer's disease.

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Gene Hackman's Final Autopsy: Details Released

The results of Hackman's final autopsy were published Sunday by Fox News.

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Gene Hackman's Final Autopsy Released

Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their home in February. Autopsy shows Hackman had a history of congestive heart failure. Also noted "neurodegenerative features consistent with Alzheimer's Disease" Hackman tested negative for Hantavirus.

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Gene Hackman's cause of death finally confirmed in autopsy report

Gene Hackman's cause of death finally confirmed in autopsy report. The actor, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead at their Sante Fe home on February 26 after security personnel saw their bodies through a window and alerted authorities. Official documents confirmed the autopsy showed “severe atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease’

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Gene Hackman's official cause of death revealed in final autopsy

The two men were found dead on February 26. Their cause of death has been ruled out as carbon monoxide poisoning. They died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), which is caused by exposure to infected rodents, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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Gene Hackman's Final Autopsy Report Reveals New Details About the Actor's Waning Health in His Final Days

Gene Hackman had a "history of congestive heart failure" and "severe chronic hypertensive changes, kidneys" Had a "bi-ventricular pacemaker" placed back in April 2019. Autopsy also noted "neurodegenerative features consistent with Alzheimer's Disease"

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Autopsy confirms Gene Hackman died from heart disease, notes his Alzheimer's and prolonged fasting

Autopsy confirms Gene Hackman died from heart disease, notes his Alzheimer's and prolonged fasting. Hackman’s carbon monoxide concentration was less than 5% saturation. He tested negative for the hantavirus, which is a rare but potentially fatal disease spread by infected rodent droppings.

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