By pepko 
Hollywood is in mourning following the tragic passing of legendary actor Gene Hackman at the age of 95. Alongside him, his wife, Betsy Arora, was also found deceased at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In a heartfelt interview, Hackman’s daughter, Leslie Hackman, opened up about the loss, revealing the heartbreaking details surrounding her father’s death.
Leslie shared that she had not spoken to her father for about two months before his passing. Despite this, she reassured fans that their last conversation had seemed completely normal. According to Leslie, Gene had been in good health leading up to his death. The couple was found inside their Santa Fe home on a Wednesday by a maintenance worker who made the heartbreaking discovery and called authorities.
Gene was found in a mudroom, while Betsy was located in a bathroom near a space heater. Tragically, one of the couple’s three dogs was also found lifeless in the home. Authorities are investigating the cause of death for both Gene and Betsy, along with the dog. While the couple’s deaths weren’t a complete shock due to their age, Leslie noted that there had been no signs that anything was wrong during their final conversation.
Gene Hackman, known for his roles in classic films such as The French Connection and Unforgiven, had remained active in his later years. Leslie told the Daily Mail that despite his age, her father practiced yoga and Pilates several times a week. Gene hadn’t undergone any major surgeries recently and appeared to be in strong physical condition.
Though his death wasn’t entirely unexpected due to his advanced age, Leslie said everything seemed completely normal when they last spoke. Authorities, however, have classified the situation as suspicious. Police are continuing their investigation, and a search warrant has revealed some unsettling details. Gene was discovered fully clothed on the floor, with his cane nearby, while Betsy was found in the bathroom with a bottle of prescription pills spilled on the counter and a knocked-over space heater. Betsy’s body showed signs of advanced decay, including swelling in her face and mummification in her hands and feet. These signs have raised questions about how long the couple had been deceased before they were discovered.
As investigators continue piecing together the events that led to Gene and Betsy’s deaths, early reports indicate that the situation remains mysterious and requires further investigation. The couple’s two other German Shepherds were found alive—one near Betsy’s body and the other wandering the property.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arora were married for over 30 years. Prior to this, Hackman was married to Fay Maltis, the mother of Leslie and her brother Christopher. As Hollywood fans and the public continue to process this tragic loss, the investigation into the sudden and mysterious deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arora is ongoing. Stay tuned for updates as more details unfold in this heartbreaking story.