An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal’s demise.

As fans continue to mourn the unfortunate passing of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, along with his wife and dog, new heartbreaking details have been released about the circumstances that reportedly led to the canine's death.

Betsy Arakawa’s body was found on a bathroom floor, roughly 10 to 15 feet from where Zinna’s remains were found in a crate.