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Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa’s doctor claims she called him day after officials say she died | Hollywood

Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa’s doctor claims she called him day after officials say she died | Hollywood

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Mar 17, 2025 08:51 PM IST Dr. Josiah Child claims Betsy Arakawa called his clinic on February 12, contradicting the medical examiner’s date of death on February 11. Betsy Arakawa‘s doctor has claimed that Gene Hackman‘s wife called him after the authorities said she died. In a bombshell interview, Dr. Josiah Child from Santa Fe told the Daily Mail that the 65-year-old contacted his office on February 12. The claim has deepened the mystery surrounding the Hollywood veteran and the classical pianist’s death as, according to the medical examiner’s conclusion, the latter died on February 11. FILE – Actor Gene Hackman arrives with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, for the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)(AP) Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa called her doctor a day after officials say she died: Physician “Mrs. Hackman didn’t die on February 11 because she called my clinic on February 12,” Child told the outlet. Arakawa and her 95-year-old husband were found dead in their home in a …

Gene Hackman’s dog was misidentified as other mysteries persist around actor’s death | Hollywood

Gene Hackman’s dog was misidentified as other mysteries persist around actor’s death | Hollywood

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SANTA FE, N.M. — While investigating the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, authorities misidentified a deceased dog, which resolves one of the mysteries of the case. Gene Hackman’s dog was misidentified as other mysteries persist around actor’s death The couple’s German shepherd, named Bear, survived along with a second dog named Nikita, but their kelpie mix, Zinna, died, according to Joey Padilla, owner of the Santa Fe Tails pet care facility that is involved in the surviving dogs’ care. The dog that died “was always attached to Betsy at the hip and it was a beautiful relationship,” Padilla said in an email statement. “Zinna went from being a returned shelter dog to this incredible companion under Betsy’s hand.” Authorities have been searching for answers after the deaths of Hackman and Arakawa, whose partially mummified bodies were discovered on Feb. 26 at their Santa Fe home. Hackman and Arakawa may have died up to two weeks earlier, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said. Authorities did not perform a necropsy …

For Gene Hackman, Santa Fe was a refuge from the limelight | Hollywood

For Gene Hackman, Santa Fe was a refuge from the limelight | Hollywood

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SANTA FE, N.M. — The piñon- and juniper-scented Rocky Mountain foothills overlooking Santa Fe have helped the city earn a reputation as a refuge for famous actors and authors seeking to escape the spotlight. For Gene Hackman, Santa Fe was a refuge from the limelight Sometimes the world’s attention is unavoidable, as it was this week when Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead inside their home in those very foothills. Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 65, eschewed fame and made Santa Fe their home decades ago, like many other acclaimed artists, including the former playwright Sam Shepard, actors Shirley MacLaine and Ali MacGraw, and “Game of Thrones” author George R. R. Martin. In addition to the fresh air and mountain vistas, Santa Fe — situated more than a mile above sea level — is known for Pueblo-style architecture, Southwest-themed art galleries and turquoise jewelry-filled boutiques. Initially settled by Indigenous people and once colonized by Spain, the capital city of New Mexico today embraces a low-key vibe where young skateboarders share the …

Gene Hackman and his wife tested negative for carbon monoxide, sheriff says | Hollywood

Gene Hackman and his wife tested negative for carbon monoxide, sheriff says | Hollywood

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SANTA FE, N.M. — Santa Fe County Sheriff Aden Mendoza said he spoke Friday with the pathologist from the New Mexico office of the medical investigator, who said that both Hackman and Arakawa tested negative for carbon monoxide. Gene Hackman and his wife tested negative for carbon monoxide, sheriff says THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. ’s earlier story follows below. SANTA FE, N.M. — Authorities investigating the deaths of Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and his wife are waiting for the results of the autopsies and carbon monoxide testing to determine how they died. Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, apparently had been dead for days or even a couple of weeks when investigators found their bodies while searching the couple’s Santa Fe home on Wednesday. Investigators are trying to figure out the last time anyone saw or spoke to them, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza told NBC’s “Today” show on Friday. “That is a challenge because they were very private individuals,” the sheriff said, noting that the autopsy and toxicology testing results could take …

Gene Hackman’s daughter suspects carbon monoxide poisoning in actor’s tragic death | Hollywood

Gene Hackman’s daughter suspects carbon monoxide poisoning in actor’s tragic death | Hollywood

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Feb 27, 2025 09:56 PM IST Gene Hackman’s family believes carbon monoxide poisoning may have led to the deaths of the actor, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their dog. The daughter of beloved actor Gene Hackman has revealed that she believes he and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, likely died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Authorities confirmed that the couple, along with their dog, were found dead at least a day after passing, sparking further investigation into the tragic circumstances surrounding their deaths. Gene Hackman’s daughter suspects carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause of her father’s, his wife’s, and their dog’s deaths. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)(AP) Also Read: Gene Hackman’s net worth: How much the actor amassed from his acting career? Hackman’s daughter suspects carbon monoxide poisoning Hackman’s eldest daughter, Elizabeth Jean Hackman told TMZ that the family suspects that carbon monoxide poisoning could be the reason behind her father, his wife and their dog’s death. They suspect that the family died because of the toxic fumes inside their home in Santa Fe, New …

Judge considers dismissing indictment against Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer | Hollywood

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SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico judge is considering Alec Baldwin’s request to dismiss a grand jury indictment against him at a scheduled court hearing Friday. HT Image The indictment in January charged Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on Oct. 21, 2021, at a movie ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Baldwin, a lead actor and co-producer on the Western “Rust,” has pleaded not guilty to the charge and his attorneys have urged dismissal. They have argued that prosecutors flouted the rules of grand jury proceedings to divert attention away from exculpatory evidence and witnesses. The involuntary manslaughter charge carries a maximum sentence of 1.5 years in prison. During rehearsal, Baldwin was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins when the revolver went off, killing Hutchins and injuring Joel Souza, the director. Baldwin has maintained that he pulled back the gun’s hammer, but not the trigger. …

Alec Baldwin seeks dismissal of grand jury indictment in fatal shooting of cinematographer | Hollywood

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SANTA FE, N.M. — Defense attorneys for Alec Baldwin urged a New Mexico judge on Thursday to dismiss a grand jury indictment against the actor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” HT Image The indictment in January charged Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on Oct. 21, 2021, at a movie ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to the charge. His attorneys in a new court filing accused prosecutors of “unfairly stacking the deck” against Baldwin in grand jury proceedings that diverted attention away from exculpatory evidence and witnesses. That prevented the jury from asserting their obligation to hear testimony from director Joel Souza, who was wounded in the shooting while standing near Hutchins, as well as assistant director and safety coordinator Dave Halls and props master Sarah Zachry. “The grand jury did not receive the favorable or exculpatory testimony and documents that the …

Jury hears closing arguments in trial of armorer over fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin | Hollywood

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A jury would soon weigh whether a movie weapons supervisor should be held to blame in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin during rehearsal on the set of a Western movie, as attorneys Wednesday delivered closing arguments in the trial of Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. HT Image Gutierrez-Reed, a 24-year-old on her second feature film at the time of the 2021 shooting, has pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering at a trial in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. The proceedings are a preamble to a likely trial against Baldwin scheduled for July on a single charge of involuntary manslaughter. Baldwin, who has pleaded not guilty, was pointing a revolver at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins when the gun went off, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Prosecutors say Gutierrez-Reed unknowingly brought live ammunition onto the set of “Rust” at a ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe, where the rounds lingered for at least …

Grand jury indictment against Alec Baldwin opens two paths for prosecutors

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Alec Baldwin once again is staring down a felony involuntary manslaughter charge after a grand jury indicted the actor in connection with the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie in New Mexico. HT Image The lead actor and a co-producer on “Rust,” Baldwin pointed a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during rehearsal on a movie set outside Santa Fe when the gun went off, killing her and wounding director Joel Souza. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram Mandir! Click here A new analysis of the gun opened the way for prosecutors to reboot the case, after dismissing an involuntary manslaughter charge last year. A new one-page indictment delivered by the grand jury Friday alleges Baldwin caused Hutchins’ death — either by negligence or “total disregard or indifference” for safety. Defense attorneys for Baldwin indicate they’ll fight the charge, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 18 months. Here are some things to know about the case. Baldwin can …

Grand jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer on movie set in New Mexico

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on Friday on an involuntary manslaughter charge in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico, reviving a dormant case against the actor. HT Image Special prosecutors brought the case before a grand jury in Santa Fe this week, months after receiving a new analysis of the gun that was used. They declined to answer questions after spending about a day and a half presenting their case to the grand jury. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Ram Mandir! Click here Defense attorneys for Baldwin indicated they’ll fight the charge. “We look forward to our day in court,” said Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro, defense attorneys for Baldwin, in an email. While the proceeding is shrouded in secrecy, two of the witnesses seen at the courthouse included crew members — one who was present when the fatal shot was fired and another who had walked off the set the day before due to safety concerns. Baldwin, …