View gallery Image Credit: ullstein bild via Getty Images Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were both found dead with their dog at their New Mexico home on February 26, 2025. The late movie star and the pianist had been married since 1991. Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 65, were discovered under mysterious circumstances, which initially left many concerned, especially with reports about the "mummification" of Arakawa. As authorities investigated, they did not immediately confirm the cause of death or provide further details.