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Actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead at their New Mexico home in February. Arakawa died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a disease transmitted through rodents. A subsequent environmental report revealed rodent activity at various locations on their property, including rodent feces, nests, and a live rodent. Hackman's death was attributed to cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease. Authorities believe Hackman remained in the home with his deceased wife for approximately a week before his death.

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