How to Care for a Loved One With Dementia: 5 Expert Tips

Gene Hackman was cared for by his wife in his final years. Her unexpected death highlights the essential and challenging job of those who care for Alzheimer’s patients.

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What Is Hantavirus, the Rare Disease That Killed Betsy Arakawa?

Ms. Arakawa, the wife of the actor Gene Hackman, died from the effects of a disease often caused by contact with droppings from infected rodents.

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Gene Hackman’s 2 Surviving Dogs Are Healthy and Safe, Boarder Says

A third dog that was found dead last week with the couple was an Australian Kelpie mix named Zinna, the boarder said.

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Gene Hackman’s Santa Fe Neighbors Recall Actor’s Quiet Life in Gated Community

Before they were found dead at home last week, the movie star and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, lived an increasingly isolated life in New Mexico.

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Mystery of Gene Hackman’s Death Brings Grief and Bewilderment to Santa Fe

Residents mourning Mr. Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, are consumed by the unusual circumstances surrounding their deaths and why they were not discovered sooner.

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Investigators in Gene Hackman’s Death Uncover Common Medication and Planner at Actor’s Home

A document showed that officers recovered Tylenol, thyroid medication and a drug to treat high blood pressure while investigating the deaths of the actor and his wife in their home.

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What We Know About Gene Hackman’s Death

Mr. Hackman was found dead inside his home, along with his wife and a dog. The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe, N.M., is investigating.

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Betsy Arakawa, a Classical Musician and the Wife of Gene Hackman, Dies at 65

As the spouse of a two-time Oscar winner, she avoided interviews and stayed off social media. But in private, she typed up Mr. Hackman’s novels and helped edit them.

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Foul Play Not Suspected in Deaths of Gene Hackman and Wife, Authorities Say

The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe County, N.M., is investigating after the actor and his wife, along with a dog, were found dead.

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