Gene Hackman, pianist spouse Betsy Arakawa, and dog all dead

[librarygeek]

No foul play is suspected, and they were found dead in a police wellness check.

Gene Hackman I always remember as Lex Luther to Christopher Reeve's Superman. One of the articles mentions that Gene and Betsy were known for having German Shepherds. Yes, I am concerned about all three being dead at once.

Further investigation: 2 of their 3 dogs survived.

https://apnews.com/article/gene-hackman-found-dead-f6c106e92987aeaaab7b35c1b956a5c8

This is weird. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/02/27/gene-hackman-wife-betty-awakara-death-suspicious-search-warrant/80714103007/

Comments

[thewayne]

I expect it was a CO poisoning. Very tragic.

[technoshaman]

that was my thought as well. Especially with the dog dead and the po-po not suspicious. *Something* loose in the house without their knowing it. Tragedy.

[librarygeek]

2 of 3 dogs survived. Doggy door and carbon monoxide poisoning sounds correct to me right now.

Yes, I have a 65 pound rescue dog, and since Hackman rescued at least one of his dogs, I'm going to hope that he'd be pleased that two survived him.