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A medical officer has revealed the tragic final scenario that likely played out before Gene Hackman’s death last month.
It has been confirmed the Hollywood icon died aged 95 days after the passing of his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Now, in a heartbreaking press conference, Gene’s final days have been unfolded by experts.
Hollywood legend Gene, 95, and his wife, Betsy were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on February 26. Their dog was also discovered deceased at the scene. Chief medical examiner from New Mexico at the office of the medical investigator, Dr Heather Jarrell, confirmed it’s likely Gene passed away almost a week after his wife.
She stated Gene’s pacemaker recording information on February 17, and stated the last known activities of Betsy were determined to take place on February 11 when she was last seen alive. It was also shared that two-time Oscar winner Gene had been living with Alzheimer’s disease prior to his passing.
Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza also explained there was no evidence Gene had eaten in the days before his death. He said: “Hackman was likely home with his deceased wife for one week before he died. There was no food in his stomach, which means he had not eaten recently, but he had also no evidence of dehydration”.
Gene “was in an advanced state of Alzheimer’s, and it’s quite possible that he was not aware that she was deceased”, Jarrell also noted, adding that the “question is difficult to answer.
She explained:” The cause of death for Mr. Gene Hackman 95 years is hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s disease as a significant contributory factor. Autopsy examination and a full body post mortem CT examination demonstrated no acute findings of internal or external trauma, and showed severe heart disease, including multiple surgical procedures involving the heart, evidence of prior heart attacks and severe changes of the kidneys due to chronic high blood pressure.
“Examination of the brain showed advanced Alzheimer’s disease, as well as blood vessel changes in the brain secondary to chronic high blood pressure. Laboratory testing performed at scientific laboratories division was negative for COVID, 19, influenza and other common respiratory viruses. Testing for Hantavirus was negative. Testing for carbon monoxide was negative. Additionally, there were no autopsy findings concerning for Hantavirus infection”.
Tests on Hackman’s pacemaker previously showed that he was alive on February 17 when a “last event” was recorded, nine days before his body and his wife’s were discovered. Dr Jarrell told the press conference: “Mr Hackman’s initial pacemaker data revealed cardiac activity on February 17, with subsequent pacemaker interrogation demonstrating an abnormal rhythm of atrial fibrillation on February 18, which was the last record of heart activity.
” Based on this information, it is reasonable to conclude that Mr Hackman probably died around February 18. Based on the circumstances, it is reasonable to conclude that Ms Hackman passed away first with February 11 being the last time that she was known to be alive. “
Betsy was confirmed to have died from hantavirus, pulmonary syndrome. Hantaviruses are a group of viruses that are carried by rodents and can cause serious illness and death in humans, according to US Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. Hantaviruses are transmitted to humans through the infected urine, droppings or saliva of certain species of mice and rats. The mortality of the hantavirus strain in the south west of the United States is about 38% to 50%, and is not transmissible from person to person, Dr Jarrell added.
Dr Jarrell explained that no trace of COVID 19 or influenza was found within Betsy. She added:” Testing for carbon monoxide was negative. There were no other significant natural disease findings. Pills present on scene, or thyroid medication, which were being taken as prescribed and is not currently a concern for a contributory cause of death. “
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Men’s Under-20 Six Nations
England (21) 33
Tries: Timmins, Burrow, Gulley, Hall, Bracken Cons: Bellamy 4
Italy (12) 24
England grabbed a bonus-point win over Italy to close in on winning a first Under-20 Six Nations Grand Slam since 2021.
Victory over Wales in Cardiff next Friday will secure the Grand Slam and back-to-back titles for Mark Mapletoft’s side.
A sensational over-the-head take from Malik Faissal grabbed Italy a surprise opening try at the Recreation Ground, which was cancelled out when flanker George Timmins went over.
Wing Faissal continued to star and evaded multiple defenders to score a superb second try, before the hosts seized control.
Captain Tom Burrow was on hand to score unopposed under the posts after an initial break from Saracens ‘ Angus Hall, with hooker Louie Gulley then scoring off the back of a powerful maul.
Italy were hammered 58-5 in round three by France, but showed considerable improvement as flanker Nelson Casartelli crossed for a well-deserved try.
However, a dropped ball from the resulting restart was punished as Hall barged over for England’s bonus-point try.
Alessandro Drago’s sharp finish ensured Italy picked up their own try bonus-point, but they were denied a losing bonus point as Jack Bracken scored England’s fifth and final try.
Mapletoft’s side won the title last season but failed to secure the Grand Slam because of a thrilling 32-32 draw with Ireland.
Replacements: Tuipulotu, McEachran, Maka, Beckerleg, Treacey, Davis, Davies, Kinder.
Italy: Fasti, Drago, Todaro, Ducros, Faissal, Celi, Bellotto, Pelliccioli, Corvasce, Vallesi, Midena, Opoku-Gyamfi, Bianchi, Casartelli, Milano (capt).
Health experts have revealed five key signs of the flu-like Hantavirus after Gene Hackman’s wife died from the infectious disease.
US officials revealed today that iconic actor Gene Hackman, 95, likely died around February 18 after his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, is believed to have died on February 11 from the rare disease. The pair were found at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on February 26, alongside their dog.
The New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator said Arakawa died from the hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Hackman suffered from advanced Alzheimer’s disease and died from a heart condition. It is likely he did not know that his wife had died.
Authorities initially ruled out foul play after the bodies were discovered February 26. Immediate tests for carbon monoxide poisoning were negative.
According to the US-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the hantavirus is a family of viruses that can cause serious illness and even death. They are spread mainly by rodents and are not spread from person-to-person.
Symptoms of hantavirus include:
Four to 10 days following the initial phase of the illness, the late symptoms of hantavirus appear. The symptoms include coughing and shortness of breath.
The disease can be deadly. An estimated 38 per cent of people who develop respiratory symptoms may die from the disease.
There are ways people can reduce the risk they have from contracting hantavirus. This includes eliminating or minimizing contact with rodents in your home, workplace or campsite to reduce the risk of getting the virus.
The CDC said diagnosing hantavirus is difficult to do when a person has been infected for less than 72 hours. The initial test is dome before the virus can be found and repeat testing is often done about 72 hours after symptoms start.
A medical expert has confirmed Gene Hackman’s wife died days before her actor husband, revealing her cause of death.
The cause of death for Betsy Arakawa was confirmed to have been from hantavirus, pulmonary syndrome. A medical examiner revealed in the latest press conference that the manner of death was “natural”.
Hantaviruses are a group of viruses that are carried by rodents and can cause serious illness and death in humans, according to US Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.
Hollywood legend Gene, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on February 26. Their dog was also discovered deceased at the scene.
Now, Dr Heather Jarrell has revealed it is probable Betsy died first, with a date of around February 11 confirmed. Gene is thought to have died a number of days later on around February 18, findings have discovered. The chief medical examiner from New Mexico at the office of the medical investigator performed autopsies on the pair and revealed her findings in a press conference on Friday.
Confirming Betsy’s death as “natural”, she stated the cause was hantavirus and pulmonary syndrome. Symptoms of hantavirus include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, especially in the thighs, hips, back, and shoulders, headache and dizziness.
Dr Jarrell explained that no trace of COVID 19 or influenza was found within Betsy. She added: “Testing for carbon monoxide was negative. There were no other significant natural disease findings. Pills present on scene, or thyroid medication, which were being taken as prescribed and is not currently a concern for a contributory cause of death”.
She also said of Gene’s death: “The cause of death for Mr. Gene Hackman, aged 95 years, is hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s disease as a significant contributory factor”. When explaining the times of their deaths, she said: “Mr. Hackman’s initial pacemaker data revealed cardiac activity on February 17, subsequent pacemaker interrogation demonstrating an abnormal rhythm of atrial fibrillation on February 18, which was the last record of heart activity.
” Based on this information, it is reasonable to conclude that Mr. Hackman probably died around February 18, based on the circumstances, it is reasonable to conclude that Ms Hackman passed away first February, 11, being the last time that she was not to be alive last week. “However, she did state:” There is no reliable scientific method to accurately determine the exact time or date of death. “
Gene and Betsy’s cause of deaths being confirmed comes just days on from Morgan Freeman’s heartbreaking tribute to Gene at the Academy Awards on Sunday night. Oscar winner Morgan Freeman paid tribute to his late friend saying he was a” generous performer “who had” won the hearts of film lovers around the world”.
Taking to the stage at the 97th Oscars, ahead of the In Memoriam segment, Morgan, 87, said” this week our community lost a giant and I lost a dear friend”. He added:” I had the pleasure of working with Gene on two films, Unforgiven and Under Suspicion, and like everyone who ever shared a scene with him, I learned he was a generous performer and a man whose gifts elevated everyone’s work.
“He received two Oscars, but more importantly, he won the hearts of film lovers all over the world. Gene always said, ‘ I don’t think about legacy. I just hope people remember me as someone who tried to do good work’. So I think I speak for us all when I say, Gene, you’ll be remembered for that and for so much more. Rest in peace, my friend”.
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