After the tragic death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found alive-this is reported by the American celebrity sports service “TMZ“.
According to a press release from the Santa Fe County sheriff office, the animals are currently in the care of the local authorities. The animal welfare authority works with the Hackman family to ensure the safety of the dogs, according to the article.
While two of the dogs could be saved, a third animal-a German German Shepherd-was found dead in a bathroom cabinet-not far from the body of Arakawas.
An autopsy of the late dog has not yet been carried out, said a spokesman for the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office. However, this is not excluded – whether this happens depends on the results of the autopsy of Hackman and Arakawa.
Gene Hackman: autopsy results are still ongoing
The autopsy results of Hackman and his wife are expected to be only available in four to six weeks, according to the current information situation. This is because toxicological and other studies are still standing.
The two surviving dogs were brought to safety according to “TMZ”. According to the search command, the police found one of the dogs on the property continuously, while the other healthy dog was near Betsy’s body.
Gene Hackman: Details about his death
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found lifeless on Wednesday afternoon (February 26) in their property in Santa Fe Summit. The Oscar-winning actor was 95 years old, his wife died at the age of 63.
Santa Fe County’s sheriff confirmed the couple’s death on Thursday (February 27). According to the authorities, there has been no evidence of external influences so far.
In recent years, Hackman and Arakawa have largely withdrawn from the public and have lived on a ranch in New Mexico. While Arakawa worked as a classic pianist, Hackman increasingly devoted herself to painting and writing.