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  Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Claims Life of Gene Hackman's Wife 😢 Betsy Arakawa, wife of the Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman, tragically succumbed to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome last month at their New Mexico home. Hantavirus, a rare and severe lung disease, primarily spreads through contact with infected rodents, especially deer mice in the United States.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasizes the risk of exposure to rodent urine, droppings, and saliva, which can lead to this deadly infection. The disease is notorious for its grim statistics, with 834 cases reported in the US between 1993 and 2022, and a high mortality rate of about 41% in New Mexico, the state with the most reported cases.  The virus named Sin Nombre is the predominant strain in the Southwestern US. Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, underscores the importance of avoiding contact with rodents and being ca...

 Tragic Discovery: Legendary Actor Gene Hackman, Wife, and Dog Found Dead in New Mexico Home! 🎥📰 In a heartbreaking turn of events, Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities reported on Thursday. Foul play is not suspected, but the circumstances of their deaths remain under investigation. Gene Hackman, 95, was discovered alongside his wife and their dog during a welfare check performed by deputies at approximately 1:45 p.m., according to Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Denise Avila.  Known for his gruff yet beloved demeanor, Hackman was considered one of the finest actors of his generation, portraying a wide range of characters in dramas, comedies, and action films from the 1960s until his retirement in the early 2000s. Hackman was a five-time Oscar nominee, winning awards for his roles in "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven" 21 years apart. His passing comes...