Was gas the cause of Gene Hackman and his wife's death? His daughter reveals

In a tragic accident, famous American actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Gene Hackman and his wife found dead in their home According to media reports, police discovered the bodies on Wednesday after receiving a report from a neighbor who expressed concern after not seeing the couple for a while.

Gene Hackman and his wife weren't the only victims in the home, as one of their dogs was also found dead, fueling speculation about the cause of death. The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office confirmed that no signs of foul play were found, but the investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Was carbon monoxide poisoning the cause?

According to Gene Hackman's daughter, Elizabeth Gene Hackman, the family believes carbon monoxide poisoning may have been the cause of her sudden death. In a statement to TMZ, she explained that the family is not entirely sure, but they believe exposure to toxic gases is a likely cause.

Elizabeth added that authorities have not found any evidence to suggest a murder occurred, however, County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed that investigations are still ongoing, and no hypotheses have been ruled out yet.

Investigations are ongoing amid uncertainty about the real cause.

The house that Gene Hackman and his wife lived in was built in 2000, which is relatively new, making the possibility of a gas leak less common. However, there is no information yet on whether there have been previous reports of problems with the gas system inside the house.

When authorities arrived at the scene to conduct a safety inspection, teams from the gas company and the fire department confirmed that there were no toxic fumes that could threaten the lives of investigators during the search. So far, no gas leak has been confirmed, but investigations are still ongoing to determine the exact cause of death.