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Police released a series of handwrittenlettersthatGene Hackmanand his wife,Betsy Arakawa, wrote to each other.

The couple were found lifeless in their Santa Fe home on February 26.

Good morning, the note began.

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Happy several days after your birthday.

Sorry still about the dinner and having to ask for your help, although it was appreciated.

Instead of his usual Love, G, he signed the note: Love, whats his name.

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She stabs me here and stabs me there, she stabs me almost everywhere (almost).

But I survive because after (sic) I am still alive.

(But sometimes just barely).

Sheriff in uniform addressing media about Gene Hackman’s notes at a press conference outdoors.

In one letter, the musician penned, Hi G!

Taking Zin to obedience class & the vet appt.

See you back at home!

Email screenshot discussing changing an appointment due to flu-like symptoms, highlighting cautionary measures.

There is a jigsaw puzzle on the table.

Police photos taken in the home show a collection of large completed puzzles piled on top of a table.

She also left notes around the house detailing her daily activities.

Handwritten notes to Betsy from Gene Hackman, displayed on a dark surface.

One of them stated that she had a yoga class at 12:30.

I am still alive.

(But sometimes just barely).

Handwritten notes to Betsy by Gene Hackman on a cluttered desk, surrounded by books and papers.

Gene and Betsy met in the 1980s while she was working part-time at a gym in California.

In 1991, thecoupletied the knot after seven years of dating.

Tom Allin, a longtime friend of Genes, said Betsy was very protective of the actor.

Gene Hackman’s handwritten note to wife Betsy, featuring personal reflections in cursive writing.

Tom recalled his friend saying he wouldve been unable to survive long ago without Betsy.

In 2023, the musician came home expecting a meal, but Gene had forgotten their ritual.

These documents were initially sealed by a temporary court order to protect the Hackman familys privacy.

Handwritten note from Gene Hackman to his wife Betsy, expressing thoughts and love on a white paper.

However, they were later released after a court ruled that most of them constituted public record.

Genes body was discovered in the mudroom.

Zinna, one of their dogs,was found lifelessinside a crate.

Gene Hackman’s handwritten note to wife Betsy on white paper with purple ink.

HPS is a severe and potentially fatal disease that affects the lungs.

According to theCDC, early symptoms can include fatigue, fever, dizziness, headaches, and muscle aches.

HPS is fatal in 38% of people who develop respiratory symptoms.

Handwritten note by Gene Hackman showing a personal message to his wife Betsy, written on white paper.

Analyzing her internet search history, investigators found that she had searched, Can COVID cause dizziness?

On February 10, she also searched for flu and nosebleeds and COVID nosebleeds.

Investigators reported that her research history showed multiple searches related to flu and COVID symptoms.

Handwritten note from Gene Hackman to wife Betsy, held by a person wearing black gloves.

People were moved by the couples letters to each other

Thanks!

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