The world was rocked by the tragic loss of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. However, a disturbing new theory has surfaced, casting a dark shadow over the events leading up to their deaths. A close friend of the actor has come forward, revealing a haunting detail that changes everything.
The deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa, discovered in their New Mexico home last month, have been surrounded by mystery and shocking revelations. Authorities stated the couple had been dead for some time before being found by neighborhood security.
Now, new evidence has emerged, altering the timeline of their deaths and suggesting a much darker reality. Initially, officials believed Betsy Arakawa passed away on February 11, with Gene Hackman following a week later. However, recent cell phone data has changed the story. It reveals that Arakawa made several calls to a health clinic on February 12, seeking medical attention, but the clinic reported that she never received treatment. Authorities only uncovered this detail after analyzing her phone records.
The sheriff’s office clarified that they never officially confirmed the date of Betsy Arakawa’s death, but initially stated her last known activity was on February 11. That day, she exchanged emails with a massage therapist and was seen visiting a grocery store, a pharmacy, and a pet store. Data from her garage clicker confirmed she arrived home around 5:15 p.m.
Dr. Josiah Child, head of Cloudberry Health, shared that while the clinic never treated either Hackman or Arakawa, she reached out about some congestion but did not mention any severe symptoms like shortness of breath or chest pain.
Hackman, who had been battling advanced dementia and severe heart disease, and Arakawa, 65, who tragically succumbed to the rare and deadly Hantavirus, had been living in isolation. But now, Tom Allin, Hackman’s longtime business partner and close friend of over 20 years, has shared a chilling theory about what truly happened in their final days.
Allin revealed that Betsy Arakawa had kept Hackman in complete isolation, refusing help from outside sources—even though their significant fortune could have easily afforded round-the-clock care. “I don’t think she allowed anybody in the house, especially in the last six months,” Allin said. “But she was little. If he fell, she would have a hard time lifting him.”
Allin described Betsy as fiercely protective, unwilling to let anyone step in, even as Hackman’s health declined. He noted that Hackman seemed content with Arakawa taking charge of everything. “She was going to do everything to protect him until he passed away,” Allin said. But in a tragic twist, it was Betsy who died first—something she had never anticipated.
Reflecting on her decision to manage everything alone, Allin speculated it may have been a fatal mistake. “If Betsy’s absolute goal of privacy ended up not being helpful at all,” he pondered.
Allin’s theory suggests that Betsy’s dedication to caring for Hackman may have unintentionally led to his demise. With no one else there to help after her passing, Hackman never stood a chance.
Gene Hackman was found in the mudroom of their home, and records show that his pacemaker had stopped working on February 18. Disturbingly, his stomach was empty, indicating he hadn’t eaten since Betsy’s death the previous week. One of the couple’s three dogs, Zinna, was also found dead in a crate in the bathroom.
Hackman’s death marks the end of a remarkable era in Hollywood, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the film industry for decades. While the circumstances surrounding his passing remain shrouded in mystery, his contributions to cinema will continue to inspire future generations of actors and filmmakers.