The actor's wife likely died one week before him. He may have unknowingly lived with her body until his own death due to his advanced Alzheimer's disease.

According to a report published by the Daily Mail on Thursday, March 13, Hackman left his $80 million fortune to his late wife and successor trustee, Betsy Arakawa, whose death preceded his by one week. It’s unclear if anyone else’s names were listed in Hackman’s will.

When Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa passed away late last month, they left behind a fortune estimated at around $80 million. Now, as authorities have finally pieced together the strange circumstances around their deaths, details of their wills and what happens next to their money are emerging.

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Veterinarian Robert Gruda told USA Today that Arakawa had taken Zinna for a “major surgery” in January, and had been told to keep the dog confined to a crate while she recover

Emma Heming Willis is raising awareness about caring for caregivers, following the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa.

Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, is speaking out about the importance of caring for caregivers following the news of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa’s deaths.

Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead at their New Mexico home. Betsy died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, while Hackman’s death was linked to heart disease and Alzheimer’s.