<figure class="cli cli-image js-no-inject cli-image--header-media"><div class="img-sized"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/67c027a518000024007ba6c7.jpeg?cache=pLWd9W9XHk&amp;ops=crop_103_240_1822_1303%2Cscalefit_720_noupscale&amp;format=webp"><img class="img-sized__img landscape" fetchpriority="high" alt="Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their New Mexico home." width="100%" height="auto" src="https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/67c027a518000024007ba6c7.jpeg?cache=pLWd9W9XHk&amp;ops=crop_103_240_1822_1303%2Cscalefit_720_noupscale"></picture></div><div class="cli-image__source-wrapper"><figcaption class="cli-image__caption caption-cli">Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their New Mexico home.</figcaption><div class="cli-image__credit" aria-label="Image Credit: Jeffrey Mayer via Getty Images"><div class="credit-container"><span class="credit">Jeffrey Mayer via Getty Images</span></div></div></div></figure><div class="primary-cli cli cli-text "><p>Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead Wednesday in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home, reported multiple media outlets.</p></div><div class="primary-cli cli cli-text "><p>There was no immediate indication of foul play, the <a href="https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/sheriff-gene-hackman-wife-found-dead-in-santa-fe-home-no-foul-play-suspected/article_2ea8855a-f4b8-11ef-b501-73232a2b5213.html" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Santa Fe New Mexican" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="67c0272be4b0c1f0afe39d69" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/sheriff-gene-hackman-wife-found-dead-in-santa-fe-home-no-foul-play-suspected/article_2ea8855a-f4b8-11ef-b501-73232a2b5213.html" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="article_body" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="0">Santa Fe New Mexican</a> and <a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/obituaries-people-news/gene-hackman-dead-wife-discovered-french-connection-unforgiven-1236322100/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Variety" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="67c0272be4b0c1f0afe39d69" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="https://variety.com/2025/film/obituaries-people-news/gene-hackman-dead-wife-discovered-french-connection-unforgiven-1236322100/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="article_body" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1">Variety</a> reported, citing Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza.</p></div><div class="primary-cli cli cli-text "><p>A cause of death was not revealed.</p></div><div class="primary-cli cli cli-text "><p>The couple’s dog was also found dead.</p></div><div class="primary-cli cli cli-text "><p>The couple and their pet were discovered during a welfare check at the home around 1:45 p.m., said Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Denise Avila.</p></div><div class="primary-cli cli cli-text "><p><em>This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.</em></p></div>

The two-time Oscar winner was 95.{ai:summary}<p>Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead in their New Mexico home. Authorities reported no immediate signs of foul play, and a cause of death has not been disclosed. Their dog was also found deceased during a welfare check. </p><p>The incident is under investigation, and updates will follow as more information becomes available. #culture</p>

Gene Hackman And Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead In New Mexico Home

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