Authorities say hantavirus is blamed in the death of Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa. The rare virus is spread by contact ...

Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to a rare virus transmitted by infected rodents. Here's what to know ...

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was in an advanced state of Alzheimer's and died of heart disease and other factors likely ...

New Mexico investigators are releasing the cause of death for legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa.

Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman, tragically died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare and fatal rodent-borne ...

The actor's wife Betsy Arakawa died after developing hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) around 11 February, a pathologist ...

Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus days before her husband, actor Gene Hackman, died of heart disease, New Mexico officials said.

Legendary Hollywood star Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead in their Santa Fe home. The actor and his wife's bodies were found in separate rooms of their Santa Fe home.

Legendary Hollywood star Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead in their Santa Fe home. The actor and his wife's bodies were found in separate rooms of their Santa Fe home. An ...

Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images But despite his dislike for the limelight that came with acting, Gene was vocal about his love for the craft ...