Coverage dated March 4, 2025

Gene Hackman Death Update: Actor’s Dog Was Misidentified In Initial Report

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The latest update on Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s mysterious deaths is that officials may have misidentified their dog in the initial report. Here's what to know.

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  1. Forbes

    Gene Hackman Death Update: Actor’s Dog Was Misidentified In Initial Report (opens Forbes)

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    The latest update on Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s mysterious deaths is that officials may have misidentified their dog in the initial report. Here's what to know.

  2. NBC4 Washington

    Gene Hackman's dog was misidentified as mysteries swirl around actor's death (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    One discrepancy in the death of Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and one of their three beloved dogs has been resolved.

  3. Anchorage Daily News

    Dog misidentified as more mysteries swirl around deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Authorities mistakenly identified the deceased dog as a German shepherd.

  4. The Guardian

    Breed of dog found with Gene Hackman and wife misidentified, pet expert says (opens The Guardian)

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    Deceased dog belonging to actor and Betsy Arakawa was kelpie, not German shepherd, local pet care specialist says

  5. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Gene Hackman's dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor's death (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Authorities misidentified a deceased dog while investigating the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, according to a pet care specialist.

  6. WFMZ Allentown

    Gene Hackman (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    One discrepancy in the death of actor Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and one of their three beloved dogs has been resolved after authorities mistakenly identified the deceased dog as

  7. MyNorthwest

    Gene Hackman's dog was misidentified as other mysteries persist around actor's death (opens MyNorthwest)

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    SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — While investigating the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, authorities misidentified a deceased dog,

  8. Fox News

    Gene Hackman's dead dog wrongly ID'd as mystery surrounding actor's death looms (opens Fox News)

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    "The French Connection" actor Gene Hackman's dead dog has been misidentified, a pet care facility confirmed with Fox News Digital.

  9. Time

    What We Still Don't Know About Gene Hackman's Death (opens Time)

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    On Wednesday, it was revealed that authorities had initially misidentified the diseased dog that was found dead in Hackman’s home.

  10. CNN

    Gene Hackman’s dog misidentified by authorities investigating actor’s death (opens CNN)

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    Authorities misidentified a deceased dog while investigating the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, according to a pet care specialist.

  11. Thv11

    Gene Hackman death investigation: Officials confirm couple's deceased dog was misidentified (opens Thv11)

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    Authorities have been searching for answers after the deaths of Hackman and Arakawa, whose partially mummified bodies were discovered last week at their home.

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