The wife of Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa, reportedly examined the symptoms of Covid and considered seeking medical care for her husband before the death, revealed the investigation of new Mexico officials.
The main doctor in New Mexico on March 7 said Arakawa had died of Hantavirus’s pulmonary syndrome, while Hackman, 95, died of heart disease a few days later, contributed to the advanced Alzheimer’s disease.
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Hantavirus is a rare but potentially fatal disease spread by infected rodents’ droppings. It spreads through the urine of rats and mouse or droppings, and it begins with symptoms similar to the influenza-pain and dizziness, which can quickly turn into serious respiratory problems.
So at that time she may have experienced similar symptoms as the gene, TMZ reported.
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The report of the investigation obtained TMZ revealed the tragic, new details of what Arakawa did between 8 and 12 February-on the day, when she probably succumbed to the rare illness of the transmitted rodents and left her sick husband alone and helpless.
According to The New York Post, the history of the Internet, call protocols, voice boxes, and security shots from the shops visited by Arakawa have explored whether Covid can cause symptoms like Nosebleeds and dizziness.
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In an e-mail to her masseuse she said Hackman woke up 11 February with symptoms of flu or cold. Emails also revealed that Arakawa delayed the meeting due to symptoms of similar flu.
Arakawa gave her husband a Covid test that returned negatively. Her history also showed that on February 11 she bought several boost Oxygen cans.
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Her history of searching in the morning 12th February showed that she looked at the medical reception service in Santa Fe. The call with the service lasted less than two minutes and, according to the investigators, missed a back call later in the afternoon.
The authorities believe that Arakawa died of Hantavirus shortly after search and that Hackman died a week later – around 17 or 18 February – from his advanced Alzheimer’s disease and heart complications.
Who were Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa
Hackman appeared in a wide range of 1961 film roles when he made his debut in “Mad Dog Coll”. His role included playing on Arch Nemesis Lex Luthor in the films “Superman” and coach looking for redemption in sentimental popular “Hoosiers”.
It was a five -time Oscar nominated, who won the best actor in 1972 for the “French connection” and the best actor in a supportive role for “not forgiving” two decades later. At the beginning of 2000 he retired.
Meanwhile, Arakawa was born in Hawaii in December 1959 and grew up in Honolulu. She studied piano and, as an eleven -year -old sixth grade, performed at the youth concerts ahead of thousands of students in the Honolulu International Center.
In the mid -80s. She met a hackman at a part -time job in the California gym. They soon moved in and moved to Santa Fe by the end of the decade.
What do we know about deaths
Both were considered natural causes, said the chief medical investigator Dr. Heather Jarrell. Hackman’s death was tied to heart disease with Alzheimer’s disease.
The authorities combined Arakaw’s death with the lung syndrome Hantavirus, a rare but potentially fatal disease widespread by the droppings of infected rodents.
Hackman’s body was found at the entrance to the house and Arakaw’s body was found in the bathroom. In the vicinity were found pills with thyroid drugs prescribed by Arakawa and were not listed as contributing to her death, Jarrell said.
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