Betsy Arakawa was said to have died of a rare virus on February 11, but her doctor has now come forward to dispute the police account of her death.

Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa’s two surviving dogs had been ‘trying’ to alert first responders of their deaths, per the police chief

After a maintenance man who had worked on the couple's Santa Fe, New Mexico, home for years found the front door open and saw Hackman's longtime wife and caretaker, Betsy Arakawa, lying on the floor, first responders were called to the scene.

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’ s dog Zinna’s cause of death has been revealed. The Australian kelpie likely died due to dehydration and starvation, per a report from the Santa Fe County animal control agency obtained by The Associated Press on Friday, March 14.

A month after the couple died separately in their New Mexico home, an outside party has been appointed as the representative for their estates.

A cause of death has been established for Hackman's dog that was found dead alongside the actor and his wife last month.

An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal’s demise.

The mysterious death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife rattled and baffled the Santa Fe community. New details emerge about the couple's final hours.

The two-time Oscar winner’s will reportedly does not name his three children, Christopher, Elizabeth, and Leslie.