Family seeks to block release of Gene Hackman death records

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31 Mar 2025 • 4:09 PM MYT
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  • A New Mexico judge will decide whether to seal records related to the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, following a request from the family's estate.
  • The family is seeking to protect their privacy by preventing the release of photos, videos, and documents from the investigation.
  • Hackman, 95, died of heart disease complicated by Alzheimer's, while Arakawa, 65, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
  • Authorities have concluded their investigation into the deaths, revealing that one of the couple's dogs was also found dead, but have not released the full records.
  • The lawsuit also seeks to prevent the release of autopsy reports on the couple’s bodies.

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