New Mexico officials have announced the cause of death for actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, a week after they were found dead at their home in Santa Fe. Hackman died of heart disease, with Alzheimer's disease as a contributing factor, and Arakawa died several days before him of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, Chief Medical Investigator Dr. Heather Jarrell said Friday. Investigators had been trying to determine a cause of death for the couple since they died in their home last month.
Main Idea: New Mexico officials said Gene Hackman died of heart disease and Betsy Arakawa died days earlier from hantavirus, ending the mystery around their deaths.
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The deaths may alarm households and workers about rare hantavirus risks from rodent exposure, especially in poorly ventilated spaces.
The sheriff’s update and health guidance can help people spot rodent hazards and reduce infection risk in homes and workplaces.
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