3 People Dead From Same Virus That Killed Gene Hackman's Wife

Three people are dead from the same virus that killed Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, sparking concern among local residents.

Hackman's wife died from a rare virus that is spread by rodents. The Hollywood star and his wife were found dead in their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Feb. 26. While Hackman is believed to have died from “hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with Alzheimer’s disease as a significant contributory factor," his wife died from a rare illness.