Instagram/Gene Hackman & Betsy Arak Celebrity Discover the tragic cause of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's deaths in 2025, revealed as hantavirus, ending months of mystery. May 5, 2026 AceShowbiz - Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found deceased at their home in New Mexico on February 26, 2025, alongside their dog. The couple had been married since 1991. The initial discovery of their deaths, under unusual circumstances, sparked concern and speculation among the public and media, especially given reports that Arakawa's body showed signs of "mummification.