Gene Hackman, the legendary actor, likely lived for a week with advanced Alzheimer's disease after the passing of his wife, Betsy Arakawa, last month. Medical examiner Dr. Heather Jarrell confirmed that Arakawa likely died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Hackman was discovered a week later, and while carbon monoxide poisoning was suspected, it was ruled out. Both died from natural causes, with Hackman's death attributed to cardiovascular issues exacerbated by Alzheimer's. Jarrell hypothesized their deaths occurred approximately a week apart, placing Hackman’s death around February 18th.
It is reasonable to conclude that Mr. Hackman probably died around February 18th, having possibly survived a week alone with advanced Alzheimer's after his wife's passing.
Autopsy examination demonstrated no acute findings of trauma but showed severe heart disease and advanced Alzheimer's, contributing factors to Hackman's death.
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