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Gene Hackman's wife researched symptoms of illness in days before her death, records show

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Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa searched these symptoms in the days before her death. The couple were found deceased in their Santa Fe home on Feb. 26, 2025.

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  1. New York Post

    Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, researched COVID symptoms shortly before succumbing to hantavirus (opens New York Post)

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    Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa had researched COVID symptoms and considered seeking medical care for her husband in the days before she died, an investigation by New Mexico officials showed.

  2. The Republic

    Records show Gene Hackman's wife researched symptoms of illness in days before her death (opens The Republic)

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    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities on Tuesday released a lengthy investigation report detailing some of the last emails and internet searches done by Gene Hackman’s wife in the days before her death, indicating that she was scouring the internet for information on flu-like symptoms and breathing t…

  3. CNN

    Records show Gene Hackman’s wife researched symptoms of illness days before her death (opens CNN)

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    Authorities on Tuesday released a lengthy investigation report detailing some of the last emails, phone calls and internet searches by Gene Hackman’s wife in the days before her death, indicating that she was scouring for information on flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques.

  4. Anchorage Daily News

    Records show Gene Hackman’s wife researched symptoms of illness in days before their deaths (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    New Mexico authorities have released a lengthy report detailing some of the last emails and internet searches done by Betsy Arakawa.

  5. FOX 5 New York

    Gene Hackman's wife researched symptoms of illness in days before her death, records show (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa searched these symptoms in the days before her death. The couple were found deceased in their Santa Fe home on Feb. 26, 2025.

  6. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Gene Hackman’s wife researched symptoms of illness before her death, records show (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Authorities on Tuesday released a trove of records related to the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife.

  7. Independent Journal Review

    Investigators Release Footage of Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy’s Home (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    A new report has detailed how actor Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa Hackman had inquired about COVID-19 and flu-like symptoms

  8. The Columbian

    What to know about Hollywood icon Gene Hackman’s and his wife’s deaths (opens The Columbian)

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    Authorities in northern New Mexico released police body camera video and other public records Tuesday in the investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. The two were fou

  9. Latin Times

    Gene Hackman's Wife Mistook Symptoms of Deadly Illness for Covid Before Their Tragic Deaths (opens Latin Times)

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    New investigative details on the final days of iconic actor Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa suggest she may have mistaken her symptoms for COVID-19.

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