Forensic examination confirms Gene Hackman passed away.
A Shocking Revelation About Gene Hackman's Death
After three months of speculation, the official cause of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman's death has been disclosed: His death was a result of heart and circulatory disease.
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The New Mexico Medical Examiner's office recently released the final autopsy findings, confirming that Hackman had a history of heart failure and severe chronic hypertensive changes in his kidneys1. However, contrary to rumors, he tested negative for the Hantavirus, which claimed the life of his wife Betsy.
Unveiling the Mystery: The Elevated Acetone Question
The medical examiners also discovered remarkably high levels of acetone in Hackman's blood. These findings suggest potential malnutrition, a factor that may have contributed to his heart failure. Gene Hackman might have been on the brink of starvation2. With his spouse Betsy having passed away before him, it appears that the actor struggled to take care of himself.
Hackman and Arakawa were discovered deceased in their Santa Fe mansion in February. He was 95, she was 64. Arakawa perished from a Hantavirus-related disease, Hackman from heart and circulatory disease. Alas, a dog was also found dead, showing signs of dehydration, while two others were found alive3.
Considered one of the most significant actors of his generation, Gene Hackman boasted two Oscar wins. He starred in iconic films such as "French Connection" (1971), "The Conversation" (1974), and "Unforgiven" (1992)4. In the early 2000s, he left the glitz of Hollywood and retreated to Santa Fe, living with Arakawa until the end.
Sources: Fox, USA Today, Daily Mail, IMDb
*The high levels of acetone found in Hackman's blood during the autopsy suggest he was struggling with malnutrition, which might have significantly contributed to his heart failure.* contrary to rumors, Hackman tested negative for the Hantavirus, which was the cause of his wife Betsy's death.* Despite the negative test results for Hantaviruses, the medical-conditions related to heart failure and severely hypertensive changes in Hackman's kidneys were confirmed by the autopsy.* Science sheds light on possible factors that may have led to Hackman's health-and-wellness struggles during his later years, giving insight into cardiovascular health and the significance of proper nutrition.* The exit of the Hollywood legend, Gene Hackman, from the limelight and his move to Santa Fe raised questions about his health-and-wellness, particularly his cardiovascular health, before his eventual death from heart and circulatory disease.
