Gene Hackman dead at 95

[Rainger99]

Gene Hackman, his 64 year old wife, and dog were found dead on Wednesday afternoon.


Gene Hackman: Hollywood legend dies aged 95 (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewkkkvkzn9o)

[PugMom]

i just heard and feel like we lost a legend. there were soooo many roles he played that were riveting: Bonnie & Clyde, Unforgiven & my personal fave, The BIrdcage:024:

[manaboutown]

He had an amazing life. Very strange he, his wife and dog all died together. The Santa Fe police are looking into it.

R. I. P. Gene.

[Stu from NYC]

Excellent actor, RIP

[Taltarzac725]

Probably a carbon monoxide leak of some kind .

[Kenswing]

Probably a carbon monoxide leak of some kind .
That's what I was thinking. With the wife and dog also dead and no foul play suspected.

[New Englander]

Gene Hackman was one of the best actors in Hollywood. He played so many roles perfectly. Rest in peace Popeye.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Probably a carbon monoxide leak of some kind .
That was exactly my first thought. Absent obvious evidence of violence, this appears to be the most likely explanation for two people of varying age and health conditions AND a dog to all be found dead in the same place (which is not a hospital) at the same time.

[MrFlorida]

carbon monoxide leak most likely.

[Pballer]

He was a comedic genius as the blind man in Young Frankenstein.

[Risuli]

Ran into him and his wife (then girlfriend) back in the 1980's at LA airport. They were walking together down an empty concourse carrying a steamer like trunk between them. As I passed them all I could muster to say was, "How you doing Mr. Hackman?" He just nodded and continued walking. He was such a great actor! I'm certain he was excited to see me, but he didn't show it! LOL.

Loved his work. Another great has left us.

[Ecuadog]

Great actor. A favorite of mine. Rest in peace.

[dewilson58]

carbon monoxide leak most likely.

Nope

[manaboutown]

They had been dead some time. Front door ajar, more info here. Oscar winning actor Gene Hackman, wife found dead in Santa Fe home | Fox News (https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/oscar-winning-actor-gene-hackman-wife-found-dead-santa-fe-home?intcmp=fb_fnc&fbclid=IwY2xjawItmR5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbV-oemTLcgg47JjruJwKFWTME8rZSFc6Z2JjCVwvWX5W2i62ZS3vm 11zg_aem_DofA6fv0VmZ-yoG5bHYLWg)

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

As if they wanted someone to find them?

[Eg_cruz]

He was a great actor
I saw one movie in the theater with my dad, “ A Bridge to Far” which was my first Hackman movie
RIP

[elle123]

Gene Hackman, his 64 year old wife, and dog were found dead on Wednesday afternoon.


Gene Hackman: Hollywood legend dies aged 95 (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewkkkvkzn9o)
The bodies were decomposing indicating they were all dead for sometime. He must've been estranged from his daughters, as no one did a wellness check.

[Boiler]

My favorite Gene Hackman movie was Hoosiers. My wife and I went to the movie on our first date.

[Kelevision]

That's what I was thinking. With the wife and dog also dead and no foul play suspected.

They now consider the deaths suspicious and no carbon monoxide detected. They were in completely different rooms and there were a bunch of pills strewn about in the bathroom by her. The dog was in the closet. Very odd.

[manaboutown]

Gene Hackman, wife could have been dead for weeks, police say | Fox News (https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/gene-hackman-wife-could-have-been-dead-weeks-pills-found-scene-something-concern-police)

[jimjamuser]

That was exactly my first thought. Absent obvious evidence of violence, this appears to be the most likely explanation for two people of varying age and health conditions AND a dog to all be found dead in the same place (which is not a hospital) at the same time.
That was my 1st thought but the Police interview said not a gas leak. Looks like pills were involved with the wife dying 1st. Still more questions than answers.

[Caymus]

Surprised that someone of his status did not have daily maid service.

[Stu from NYC]

They now consider the deaths suspicious and no carbon monoxide detected. They were in completely different rooms and there were a bunch of pills strewn about in the bathroom by her. The dog was in the closet. Very odd.

Wonder what conclusion they come to on what happened

[Stu from NYC]

Surprised that someone of his status did not have daily maid service.

Would think that they would have needed some sort of help

[Tvflguy]

Some here say “nope” to a gas leak cause. How do they know???

Reports indicate that they had died 2+ weeks ago. Perhaps there was a leak back then but remedied or passed shortly after.

I love the experts here…. Of course we can have our suspicions or opinions, but…,

[manaboutown]

Death from CO has been ruled out by autopsy lab results.

[BPRICE1234]

Gene Hackman, his 64 year old wife, and dog were found dead on Wednesday afternoon.


Gene Hackman: Hollywood legend dies aged 95 (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewkkkvkzn9o)
One of the most underrated actors ever. Even if the movie sucked, his character was played to perfection.

[Taltarzac725]

Maybe one of them died from a heart attack and the other one followed from a broken heart. While the poor pooch died from lack of water while in its cage.

[Caymus]

I don't know how pacemaker monitoring works, but a report claims his last "ping" was more than a week ago.

[dewilson58]

Some here say “nope” to a gas leak cause. How do they know???

Reports indicate that they had died 2+ weeks ago. Perhaps there was a leak back then but remedied or passed shortly after.

I love the experts here…. Of course we can have our suspicions or opinions, but…,

Expert here...................it was reported on the news the tests came back. :ho:

[manaboutown]

What astonishes me is the apparent lack of social contact for a week or however long they were deceased. Members of my extended family text each other good mornings. If one does not respond we follow up with a phone call or other means.

[thelegges]

I don't know how pacemaker monitoring works, but a report claims his last "ping" was more than a week ago.

Medical devices have capabilities for changes to be made remotely. Constant monitoring isn’t used, but the actual device information can be seen at any time by the company that handles the device. Pacers, Cpap, the list goes on.

The patient can notify their provider, who evaluates if the device is working properly, and if changes need to be made to the device. Then can implement the change immediately, and patient is notified of the change.

If there is further need the provider will continue is get feedback from the patient. Rarely does a pacer ever need to be brought in house, unless the device is found to be defective, not responding to remote communication, or the battery is dying.

In this case the pacer exact last event can be determined by the facility access into the account. The only reason a pacer could be deactivated, is by a specialized medical magnet.

[Caymus]

Medical devices have capabilities for changes to be made remotely. Constant monitoring isn’t used, but the actual device information can be seen at any time by the company that handles the device. Pacers, Cpap, the list goes on.

The patient can notify their provider, who evaluates if the device is working properly, and if changes need to be made to the device. Then can implement the change immediately, and patient is notified of the change.

If there is further need the provider will continue is get feedback from the patient. Rarely does a pacer ever need to be brought in house, unless the device is found to be defective, not responding to remote communication, or the battery is dying.

In this case the pacer exact last event can be determined by the facility access into the account. The only reason a pacer could be deactivated, is by a specialized medical magnet.

So, nobody from a doctor's office would try to contact them?

[thelegges]

So, nobody from a doctor's office would try to contact them?

Does your physicians contact you daily, weekly, monthly, to check on you?

Reread the post, Device is not monitored continuously, but if the patient, physician, medical facility contacts the monitoring facility change can be made.

The only time one has continuously monitored devices is in medical facilities, or a in home halter monitor system that has to be returned for results,

Rich, famous or the guy down the street doesn’t have in home continuously live monitoring.

[thelegges]

What astonishes me is the apparent lack of social contact for a week or however long they were deceased. Members of my extended family text each other good mornings. If one does not respond we follow up with a phone call or other means.

Sometimes one just chooses to slow contact with family or the outside world. When my father was diagnosed with kidney failure, there was an in-depth conversation with our nephrologist, myself both parents.
No matter how the physician and myself explained dialysis was the only option, my mother refused his treatment, and my father agreed. I stopped daily, my father was very happy to see me, my mother would say, you don’t need to stop here everyday, he’s fine. She was sole caregiver, refusing any help I sent.

Once alone i again explained how quickly he would deteriorate, hoping he would reevaluate. At home 8 days later he passed, my mother waited an hour before calling me.

On occasion Mom still asks me did she make the correct decision of no dialysis? Would he have lived, longer? What am I going to say, no you didn’t, he could have lived longer? Not going to happen, but even with qualified medical family, some choose to remove themselves from possible interventions

[manaboutown]

This is the latest. It seems she likely died 2/11 due to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, he on about 2/18 from a heart attack. Gene suffered from Alzheimer's. Brrr....

Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa cause of death revealed: What we know | FOX 5 New York (https://www.fox5ny.com/news/gene-hackman-death-press-conference-march-2025)

[Stu from NYC]

Does your physicians contact you daily, weekly, monthly, to check on you?

Reread the post, Device is not monitored continuously, but if the patient, physician, medical facility contacts the monitoring facility change can be made.

The only time one has continuously monitored devices is in medical facilities, or a in home halter monitor system that has to be returned for results,

Rich, famous or the guy down the street doesn’t have in home continuously live monitoring.

In my case I have a device implanted in my chest that sends a signal to dr office daily telling them it is operating normally. Once a month while I am normally sleeping a test is actually run via the internet.

[Taltarzac725]

This is the latest. It seems she likely died 2/11 due to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, he on about 2/18 from a heart attack. Gene suffered from Alzheimer's. Brrr....

Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa cause of death revealed: What we know | FOX 5 New York (https://www.fox5ny.com/news/gene-hackman-death-press-conference-march-2025)

Looks like of a broken heart on Gene Hackman's case.

[phylt]

The Great GH must have, unfortunately, been a shell of a man if these reports are accurate. If his wife died a week before he did... Imagine walking around the house (perhaps) while your beloved lay dead in another room. Did he go about his normal daily functions or...

Still a lot of questions. Who would have thought this was the end when hearing of this a couple weeks ago. Sad for both GH and his wife. Love GH in every role he played. For me his role in The Firm stood out. He absolutely was one of the Greats. We can still enjoy his outstanding work now...

[Taltarzac725]

The Great GH must have, unfortunately, been a shell of a man if these reports are accurate. If his wife died a week before he did... Imagine walking around the house (perhaps) while your beloved lay dead in another room. Did he go about his normal daily functions or...

Still a lot of questions. Who would have thought this was the end when hearing of this a couple weeks ago. Sad for both GH and his wife. Love GH in every role he played. For me his role in The Firm stood out. He absolutely was one of the Greats. We can still enjoy his outstanding work now...

The authorities are speculating as to what happened at the end. Only God knows. But he/she only talks to Moses as far as I can tell. And Jesus. And maybe to various religious fanatics. Who knows?


He was a great actor. Will miss his performances.

[retiredguy123]

A media guy on TV this morning said that Gene Hackman's death will highlight the need for more Alzheimer's research. Really? The guy was 95.

[Taltarzac725]

A media guy on TV this morning said that Gene Hackman's death will highlight the need for more Alzheimer's research. Really? The guy was 95.

Alzheimer's seems like a mystery stuck in a puzzle wrapped in an enigma. To sort of allude to Winston Churchill 's take on the Soviet Union.

A Right at Home worker took my Mom an Alzheimer's patient to get out once in a while a few years back. This worker was one of our best. This time they are at the Walmart on CR466 and at the checkout. My Mom for some reason starting yelling she was being kidnapped. Our worker left the items at checkout except for the one thing she had had time to get. They went out the door and were followed by a retired law enforcement officer in plain clothes. He demanded to know who the worker was. Anyone can claim to be a police officer so our worker said I do not need to give you any information. The retired LEO called the cops and our brave and brilliant worker called Right at Home. Right at Home called me. And they were soon back at home. I think Right at Home got the police turned back.


We have had a lot of workers from Right at Home who are very good at dealing with Alzheimer's patients. Some of the public seem clueless.

But I do get the impression that the medical community is only guessing about Alzheimer's. They really do not know much about it.

Some of the stuff that comes out of my Mother's mouth is hilarious. Some sad. Some tragic.

[Stu from NYC]

Alzheimer's seems like a mystery stuck in a puzzle wrapped in an enigma. To sort of allude to Winston Churchill 's take on the Soviet Union.

A Right at Home worker took my Mom an Alzheimer's patient to get out once in a while a few years back. This worker was one of our best. This time they are at the Walmart on CR466 and at the checkout. My Mom for some reason starting yelling she was being kidnapped. Our worker left the items at checkout except for the one thing she had had time to get. They went out the door and were followed by a retired law enforcement officer in plain clothes. He demanded to know who the worker was. Anyone can claim to be a police officer so our worker said I do not need to give you any information. The retired LEO called the cops and our brave and brilliant worker called Right at Home. Right at Home called me. And they were soon back at home. I think Right at Home got the police turned back.


We have had a lot of workers from Right at Home who are very good at dealing with Alzheimer's patients. Some of the public seem clueless.

But I do get the impression that the medical community is only guessing about Alzheimer's. They really do not know much about it.

Some of the stuff that comes out of my Mother's mouth is hilarious. Some sad. Some tragic.

Alzheimer is a horrible disease but there seems to be a lot of progress being made slowing down its progress.

[Taltarzac725]

Alzheimer is a horrible disease but there seems to be a lot of progress being made slowing down its progress.

Some of the pills work some of the time. Sundowning can be extremely difficult to deal with. The facilities here in the Villages also have problems from what I have heard from various workers. A lot of our Right at Home workers have experience with various Villages' area Memory Care places.

If you are dealing with Alzheimer's patients you often are also encountering sundowning.

There are support groups locally who can help with people coping with caring for Alzheimer's family members. I have not used them but others have mentioned them. Think I saw them in referenced in some of the Villages' meetings.

[Bay Kid]

Some of the pills work some of the time. Sundowning can be extremely difficult to deal with. The facilities here in the Villages also have problems from what I have heard from various workers. A lot of our Right at Home workers have experience with various Villages' area Memory Care places.

If you are dealing with Alzheimer's patients you often are also encountering sundowning.

There are support groups locally who can help with people coping with caring for Alzheimer's family members. I have not used them but others have mentioned them. Think I saw them in referenced in some of the Villages' meetings.

I took care of Mom and she had sundowners for about 6 months. Very sad to witness. She lived for 17 years with this disease. Now I down to Dad who is 92.

[Taltarzac725]

I took care of Mom and she had sundowners for about 6 months. Very sad to witness. She lived for 17 years with this disease. Now I down to Dad who is 92.

My Dad passed a few years back from septic shock. He had C-Diff develop from complications from antibiotics given at a Villages' Rehab. He got septic from the C-Diff at the Villages Regional Hospital and passed. C-Diff requires quarantine. So, we could not see him for a week or so.

Mom has had some kind of Alzheimer's for about 14 years but participated in a five year drug trial starting about 14 years ago. She must have been on the working drug and not the placebo as it really slowed the Alzheimer's down. The study ended but she did not want to start on a different one about 9 years ago. They would not know if they would be getting the same drug and had no idea if they were taking the placebo or not. And they did not give them the name of the drug as far as I know. She has had serious problems with Alzheimer's the past three years or so.


She has only had a few really hard sundowning events. But they can last for days.


They can be very entertaining but sometimes terrifying. Or both.

[MorTech]

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[Bay Kid]

My Dad passed a few years back from septic shock. He had C-Diff develop from complications from antibiotics given at a Villages' Rehab. He got septic from the C-Diff at the Villages Regional Hospital and passed. C-Diff requires quarantine. So, we could not see him for a week or so.

Mom has had some kind of Alzheimer's for about 14 years but participated in a five year drug trial starting about 14 years ago. She must have been on the working drug and not the placebo as it really slowed the Alzheimer's down. The study ended but she did not want to start on a different one about 9 years ago. They would not know if they would be getting the same drug and had no idea if they were taking the placebo or not. And they did not give them the name of the drug as far as I know. She has had serious problems with Alzheimer's the past three years or so.


She has only had a few really hard sundowning events. But they can last for days.


They can be very entertaining but sometimes terrifying. Or both.

Mom was doing a clinical test at 1st. We never knew what she got but she lasted a lot longer than expected. It was sad to watch such a long, slow decline. I am glad she only had sundowners for a short time.

I only hope Dad never has to go to the hospital. I keep him sheltered as possible from germs.

[mraines]

Does your physicians contact you daily, weekly, monthly, to check on you?

Reread the post, Device is not monitored continuously, but if the patient, physician, medical facility contacts the monitoring facility change can be made.

The only time one has continuously monitored devices is in medical facilities, or a in home halter monitor system that has to be returned for results,

Rich, famous or the guy down the street doesn’t have in home continuously live monitoring.
A friend of mine who recently had a stroke, bought a watch that will call 911 if you fall. It actually works as he fell at the square the other night and it called. Too bad Gene didn't have one. As far as what his wife died from, I chaperoned a school trip years ago to Santa Cruz island and was warned of hantavirus. I didn't want to go but thought I was over reacting. Apparently, it is extremely dangerous and we were lucky no one contracted it.

[Bay Kid]

It really is a shame that they had no family that cared about them.

[Taltarzac725]

It really is a shame that they had no family that cared about them.

Might be difficult for some to have a famous family member. Would apply to both Gene Hackman as well as other family members. Some famous people probably would not take kindly to criticism from family members. It would be worse if you could not remember what was said five minutes before given Alzheimer's effects on relationships.