Gene Hackmanâs pacemaker recorded âlast eventâ on February 17, sheriff says
Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead, along with one of their dogs, at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Wednesday.
Tests on Gene Hackmanâs pacemaker show that he was alive on February 17 when a âlast eventâ was recorded, nine days before his body was discovered with his wifeâs at their home, police said.
The two-time Oscar winner, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead, along with one of their dogs, at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Wednesday, and police said there were no apparent signs of foul play.
Police say it is a âreasonable assumptionâ that he died when his pacemaker had its âlast eventâ.
Actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa (Mark J Terrill/AP)
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Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza, who spoke to a pathologist in the case earlier on Friday, told a press conference: âBoth individuals tested negative for carbon monoxide.
âAn initial interrogation was conducted of Mr Hackmanâs pacemaker.
âThis revealed that his last event was recorded February 17 2025, I was advised that a more thorough investigation will be completed.â
He also said: âInitial findings noted no external trauma to either individual.
âThe manner and cause of death has not been determined.
âThe official results of the autopsy and toxicology reports are pending.â