After the couple — as well as one of their three dogs — were found dead in their Santa Fe home Feb. 26, New Mexico Chief ...

A week later, a medical examiner concluded that Arakawa, 65, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome and Hackman, 95, died a ...

Ms. Arakawa, the wife of the actor Gene Hackman, died from the effects of a disease often caused by contact with droppings ...

Hantavirus comes from contact with rodents, especially after exposure to their urine, droppings and saliva. Read about how ...

Hantavirus comes from contact with rodents — such as rats and mice — especially after exposure to their urine, droppings, and ...

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Authorities say hantavirus is blamed in the death of Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa. The rare virus is spread by contact ...

Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa Hackman, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. What is hantavirus and how does it spread? Experts weigh in on the fatal disease.

Investigation revealed that Betsy Arakawa, a pianist and wife of actor Gene Hackman, had died from hantavirus pulmonary ...

The recent passing of Betsy Arakawa Hackman, wife of legendary actor Gene Hackman, has brought renewed attention to ...

Betsy Arakawa, the wife of Gene Hackman, died days before her husband. Health officials say here cause of death was Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome.