Following their deaths, a number of handwritten messages written by the late actor Gene Hackman to his wife Betsy Arakawa were discovered at their residence.
Readers will recall that in February, Hackman and Arakawa were discovered in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home under tragic circumstances. When a maintenance worker visited their residence and saw the front door open, it was discovered that the couple had passed away, along with one of their pets. He called 9-1-1 after he saw Arakawa laying still on the floor after peering through a window.
The unusual hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which is contracted by contaminated rodent droppings or saliva, was finally identified as the cause of death for Arakawa, 65, despite the fact that their first cause of death was a mystery that immediately attracted international attention.
According to reports, the 95-year-old Oscar winner Hackman later passed away from heart problems. According to officials, he also had advanced Alzheimer’s disease, which had a role in his demise. Tragically, there were even rumors that the actor from Behind Enemy Lines could not have even known his wife had passed away.
New information about the case surfaced earlier last week, including bodycam footage showing authorities entering the house and finding Arakawa and Hackman’s bodies.
In her last days as the aforementioned virus spread, officials also disclosed that Arakawa had conducted a number of Google searches.
Upon reviewing her computer, it was found that between February 8 and the morning of February 12, the classical pianist had looked up medical problems associated with COVID-19 and flu-like symptoms. Among her questions were if COVID could result in nosebleeds or dizziness.
Additionally, a series of handwritten notes that Hackman wrote to Arakawa were discovered; most of them are signed off as “Love, G.”
The messages, which read, “Morning lovely girl, thinking of you and the other little guys,” were reportedly discovered at various locations throughout the couple’s property. Love G.
In another, Hackman expressed regret for asking Arakawa to assist with a birthday dinner:
“Good morning. Many days after your birthday, happy birthday. I apologize again for the dinner and for needing your assistance, even though it was really appreciated. I love you, G, and the men.
Hackman seems to make fun of his own health struggles in a third note.
The late actor wrote, “Ho, Ho, I am going to see the Wizard, the Wizz of Achie, Pokie.” “She stabs me almost everywhere—here and there, almost everywhere.”
However, I will live because I will still be alive. Sometimes, though, it’s just barely. Love G.
The last documented incident on Hackman’s pacemaker was on February 17, according to Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza. It is thought that Arakawa died a few days earlier.
Peace be with you, Betsy Arakawa and Gene Hackman.
