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What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, the cause of Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa’s death?

What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, the cause of Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa’s death?

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Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman and an American classical pianist, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare virus transmitted by mice, according to autopsy results released on Friday in New Mexico. Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, and one of their dogs were found dead on February 26 in separate rooms of their Santa Fe home. (File)(AP) The 64-year-old Arakawa, along with the 95-year-old Oscar-winning actor and one of their dogs, were found dead on February 26 in different rooms of their Santa Fe home, according to Reuters. At a press conference held by the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office, officials confirmed that Hackman died of heart disease, while Arakawa’s death was attributed to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Reuters quotes authorities as saying that Arakawa had passed away a week before Hackman. When asked whether Gene Hackman’s advanced Alzheimer’s prevented him from realising his wife’s death, Sheriff Adan Mendoza responded, “I would assume that is the case.” Heather Jarrell, chief medical investigator at the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator, …

What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, cause of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain’s death | Latest News India

What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, cause of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain’s death | Latest News India

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Tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain passed away in San Francisco at the age of 73 from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a severe chronic disorder that affects the lungs. At present, there is no such cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.(Reuters) The demise of the music world’s veteran has raised several questions at this IPF illness. Here’s all you need to know about it. What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis As per US’ National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NIH), is a serious chronic lung disease that affects the tissues around the air sacs, or alveoli, in the organ. The condition develops when for unknown reasons the lung tissue gets thick and stiff. Over time, these changes can cause the lungs to be permanently scarred, also known as fibrosis, making it progressively difficult for an individual to breathe. An individual with a habit of smoking or family history of IPF, is at a higher risk of getting the disease and this risk only increases with age. Causes of IPF The scarring of the tissue seems to be the result of …

Lynda Obst, Executive Producer of Interstellar Dies At 74 Due To Chronic Pulmonary Disease

Lynda Obst, Executive Producer of Interstellar Dies At 74 Due To Chronic Pulmonary Disease

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Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of death. Lynda Obst, the Hollywood producer of great pictures like Sleepless in Seattle, Flashdance, and Adventures in Babysitting, died in Los Angeles at the age of 74. Obst’s career was centered on her pioneering endeavors to advance women in the film industry, particularly at a time when female film producers were an oddity.  As per Variety, Rick Rosen, her brother and a partner of WME, expressed pride in her successes, regarding her as a trailblazer of females in Hollywood who takes photo of her dedication to career and family. Earlier in the year, however, Obst had revealed that she had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases for some time as per The Hollywood Reporter.  Obst’s most recent works include the production and executive production of television series such as The Hot Zone, Good Girls Revolt, Hot in Cleveland and Helix. Her last feature film credit was for Interstellar (2014), directed by Christopher Nolan. Over the course of her career, she also produced hits like How to Lose …