“The cause of death for Mr. Gene Hackman, aged 95 years, is hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s disease as a significant contributory factor,” Heather Jarrell, the chief medical examiner for the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator, told reporters.

Chief Medical Investigator Heather Jarrell said the pair had each died as a result of various health complications. Source: AP, AAP / Susan Montoya Bryan

“The cause of death for Miss Betsy Hackman is hantavirus, pulmonary syndrome. The manner of death is natural,” she added.

While there is no specific treatment or cure, seeking early medical attention can enhance the chances of survival.

First responders found the door open and pills scattered next to Arakawa’s body in the bathroom.

Gene Hackman & wife Betsy Arakawa during The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards – Arrivals at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, United States. (Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage) Source: Getty / Steve Granitz / WireImage

A German Shepherd was also found dead in the bathroom closet, according to the police and Gene Hackman’s body was located in another room, fully clothed, with sunglasses nearby.

In recent years, the couple had been seen less often in town as Hackman’s health deteriorated. They lived a very private life before their deaths, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said.