Importance Score: 45 / 100 🔵
Hollywood Icon Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Interred Following Santa Fe Funeral Service
Veteran Hollywood icon Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, have been interred in Santa Fe, New Mexico, weeks following their unexpected passing. The Oscar-winning actor and his spouse, a classical pianist, were remembered in a private setting, concluding a period of mourning for the beloved couple.
Private Memorial and Funeral Service in Santa Fe
A service for the Academy Award-winning actor and his spouse was held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as reported on Tuesday. This followed a private memorial service attended by a close family circle, including Hackman’s three children, and intimate friends. The final family goodbye occurred after the remains of Hackman and Arakawa were found at their Santa Fe residence on February 26.
Details Surrounding the Deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa
Authorities concluded that Arakawa passed away initially around February 12 due to respiratory issues stemming from hantavirus, a rare but fatal illness transmitted via rodent excrement. She was 65 years old. Hackman, battling advanced Alzheimer’s disease, may have been disoriented and alone in their home following his wife’s passing.
The 95-year-old actor is believed to have died nearly a week later, around February 18, from acute cardiac disease, with Alzheimer’s and kidney disease as underlying conditions. Tragically, one of their dogs, an Australian Kelpie mix named Zinna, was also discovered deceased in their home, inside a crate, believed to have succumbed to lack of hydration and nutrition.
Two other canines belonging to Hackman and Arakawa were found alive on their property.
vCard.red is a free platform for creating a mobile-friendly digital business cards. You can easily create a vCard and generate a QR code for it, allowing others to scan and save your contact details instantly.
The platform allows you to display contact information, social media links, services, and products all in one shareable link. Optional features include appointment scheduling, WhatsApp-based storefronts, media galleries, and custom design options.
Family and Remembrances
Sources indicated that Hackman’s son Christopher, 65, and daughters Elizabeth, 62, and Leslie, 58, were present at the couple’s memorial service.
Hackman had three children with his first wife, Faye Maltese, who passed away in 2017. Their marriage lasted from 1956 until their separation in 1986.
He and Arakawa married in 1991 after a seven-year relationship.
Gene Hackman’s Reflections on Family Life
In his later years, Hackman expressed remorse about the time he had been absent from his family due to filming projects. He stated that he had ‘drifted apart’ from his son Christopher because he was ‘frequently away’ during a period when his son needed ‘nurturing and direction’.
However, he seemed to have prioritized maintaining contact with his younger daughters, who were sometimes spotted with him at film premieres and on film sets.
Estate Disputes Loom Following Hackman’s Death
Following Hackman’s passing, his estate may face legal disputes regarding his fortune, as he did not appear to have included his children in his will. It was disclosed in March that the Unforgiven star had bequeathed his complete Hollywood estate, valued at $80 million, to his late wife Betsy. However, Hackman made a significant oversight in his estate planning.
Estate Trustee Issues Arise
Court filings revealed that an estate representative submitted a court petition for the appointment of an interim replacement trustee. This was because prior designated trustees, including Arakawa, had predeceased him, leaving no one specified to oversee his trusts.