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His wife’s cause of death, however, shocked many. Arakawa succumbed to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a rare but deadly disease linked to rodent droppings. The virus, which primarily spreads in confined spaces with poor ventilation, was first identified in 1993 in the Four Corners region of the United States.
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Medical officials disclosed a grim detail: Arakawa passed away on February 11, yet Hackman remained alive for nearly a week before his death on February 17. Investigators suggested that Hackman, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, may not have realized his wife had died.
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The actor’s daughter, Elizabeth Hackman, previously speculated to TMZ that carbon monoxide poisoning might have been responsible. However, autopsy findings debunked that theory.
The dog’s cause of death remains undisclosed.
This shocking revelation closes the final chapter on one of Hollywood’s most enduring figures, leaving fans to mourn the loss of a cinematic icon and his beloved wife. Their deaths serve as a sobering reminder of the hidden dangers in even the most secure of homes.
