Hackman, 95, and reportedly diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer’s, was found dead in his Santa Fe home seven days after Arakawa’s unexpected passing. The official cause was heart failure, but the reality is much more heartbreaking — he likely died because the person keeping him safe was suddenly no longer there.

SANTA FE, N.M. — One of Gene Hackman’s dogs led first responders to his body when they had difficulty locating him. USA Today shared more details of the day when Hackman and his wife were found dead.

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, late last month. But it sounds like a handyman tried to save the actor before ultimately finding him and his wife dead.

A representative for Gene Hackman's estate has asked a court in New Mexico to seal the records in the deaths of the 95-year-old actor and his wife Betsy Arakawa

Heartbreaking new details on how late legendary actor Gene Hackman was found by first responders have been revealed.