The 95-year-old actor passed away from a condition known ashypertensive cardiovascular diseaseexacerbated by Alzheimers.

Arakawa, on the other hand, died fromHantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, a rare illness carried by rodents.

Hackmanshowed signs of severe heart disease, including prior heart attacks.

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His body also exhibited no signs of physical trauma.

This virus, carried by rodents, is highly dangerous and can quickly progress to respiratory failure.

The couples remains werediscoveredby two maintenance workers who visited their Santa Fe estate on February 26.

Gene Hackman in a white jacket at an event, holding a paper, surrounded by people and cameras.

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Hackman, a five-time Academy Award nominee, was a beloved figure in Hollywood.

He won Oscars for his performances in 1972sThe French Connectionand 1992sUnforgiven.

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