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Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:29 pm
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:29 pm
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities revealed Friday that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home.
Authorities initially ruled out foul play after the bodies were discovered Feb 26. Immediate tests for carbon monoxide poisoning were negative.
Arakawa, 65, was found with an open prescription bottle and pills scattered on the bathroom counter. Authorities linked her death to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
Hackman, 95, was found in the home’s entryway. His death was tied to heart disease with Alzheimer’s disease contributing.
Hantavirus is a rare but potentially fatal disease spread by infected rodent droppings. It is typically is reported in spring and summer, often due to exposures that occur when people are near mouse droppings in homes, sheds or poorly ventilated areas.
Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza made the announcement alongside state fire and health officials at a news conference.
Investigators earlier retrieved personal items from the couple’s home, including a monthly planner and two cellphones.
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Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:30 pm to East Coast Band
this was the #1 post at www.ratdroppings.com
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:31 pm to East Coast Band
Sounds like enduring the last week of their life was roughly like trying to read our Poli Board
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:31 pm to East Coast Band
So, Hackman lived with his dead wife lying on the bathroom floor for a week?
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:32 pm to High C
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So, Hackman lived with his dead wife lying on the bathroom floor for a week?
Alzheimer’s disease
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:34 pm to High C
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So, Hackman lived with his dead wife lying on the bathroom floor for a week?
95 with Alzheimer's, he might not have even seen her. Probably just ambled around a bit for a week then had a heart attack trying to leave the house.
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:34 pm to High C
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So, Hackman lived with his dead wife lying on the bathroom floor for a week?
Miss the part (twice) where they said he had severe Alzheimer’s?
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:35 pm to High C
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So, Hackman lived with his dead wife lying on the bathroom floor for a week?
Sadly it's possible or likely he wasn't aware or couldn't process the situation. Alzheimers is evil.
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:37 pm to GRTiger
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Sadly it's possible or likely he wasn't aware or couldn't process the situation.
"Damn she sleeps a lot these days..." -Gene Hackman
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:39 pm to soccerfüt
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:39 pm to East Coast Band
Such a sad way to end their lives. Elderly people should have family or friends checking on them every few days at least
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:39 pm to East Coast Band
He must have some sorry arse kids because they hadn’t checked on their 95 year old, Alzheimer riddled dad for over a week. Or he’s 95 and they are old too with their own health problems?
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:41 pm to East Coast Band
Just a terrible situation all the way around.
Rats are evil, so is Alzheimer's.
Rats are evil, so is Alzheimer's.
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:41 pm to East Coast Band
He lived in the house with her dead body for a week before he died?
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:42 pm to saintsfan22
With how loaded Hackman was, I don’t know why the wife didn’t hire a caretaker to help look out for him. Especially since her health wasn’t the best with blood pressure and thyroid problems.
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:43 pm to East Coast Band
S***
Who'da thought Hanta? And that makes the estate settlement more interesting if they didn't leave wills.
Who'da thought Hanta? And that makes the estate settlement more interesting if they didn't leave wills.
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:44 pm to ShuckJordan
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He must have some sorry arse kids because they hadn’t checked on their 95 year old, Alzheimer riddled dad for over a week. Or he’s 95 and they are old too with their own health problems?
Ill reiterate what i said on the M/TV board....they should be ashamed.
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:44 pm to East Coast Band
That is incredibly sad
Posted on 3/7/25 at 3:45 pm to Bench McElroy
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With how loaded Hackman was, I don’t know why the wife didn’t hire a caretaker to help look out for him. Especially since her health wasn’t the best with blood pressure and thyroid problems.
A lot of elderly people have too much pride to accept someone caring for them. Their denial of care also allows them to deny their poor health and/or mental decline, which they don't want to accept.
Its not a fun time caring for stubborn old people in their last few years. Especially someone with dementia or Alzheimer's. Its a full time job.
This post was edited on 3/7/25 at 3:47 pm
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