Mystery Shrouds Deaths of Gene Hackman and Wife!! Daughter Suspects...

The tragic deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, have sparked a deepening investigation, with suspicions of carbon monoxide poisoning looming over the case. The couple, along with their dog, was found dead in their multimillion-dollar Santa Fe, New Mexico home, with police describing the circumstances as “suspicious enough” to warrant a thorough search.

Hackman’s eldest daughter, Elizabeth Jean Hackman, told TMZ that the family believes toxic fumes may have been responsible for their deaths. Although no confirmed gas leaks have been reported, authorities are considering multiple possibilities, including accidental death, homicide, or natural causes.

Maintenance workers, who noticed the home had been eerily quiet, alerted authorities after not seeing the couple for about two weeks. When officers arrived, they found the house unsecured. Inside, Arakawa’s body showed signs of mummification and bloating, with scattered prescription pills nearby. A black space heater was also found near her head, raising questions about whether she may have collapsed. Hackman’s body was discovered in the mudroom, near a pair of sunglasses, appearing to have "suddenly fallen." The couple’s deceased dog was found in a bathroom closet, while two other dogs were found alive, adding to the mystery.

Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed the couple had been dead for "quite a while" but could not determine exactly when they last had contact with anyone. As investigators continue searching for answers, fans mourn the loss of Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner known for his commanding performances in The French Connection and Unforgiven.

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities await toxicology reports to shed light on the cause of death.