Gene Hackman's wife died of hantavirus. How common is it in Florida? What to know
Hantavirus comes from contact with rodents — such as rats and mice — especially after exposure to their urine, droppings, and saliva.
What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa’s cause of death explained
Betsy Arakawa — the classical pianist married to Gene Hackman — died last month of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease linked to rodents, New Mexico authorities announced Friday.
Are there any hantavirus cases in New Jersey? What to know after Gene Hackman's wife death
Hantavirus comes from contact with rodents after exposure, but how at-risk are you? Are there any cases in New Jersey? What rodents carry it? Find out
Gene Hackman Reportedly Left His Fortune to Wife Betsy Arakawa
The two-time Oscar winner’s will reportedly does not name his three children, Christopher, Elizabeth, and Leslie.
Officials Reveal How Gene Hackman’s Dog Died
The partially mummified dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife at their New Mexico home likely died of dehydration and starvation, according to the Associated Press. A report by the Santa Fe County animal control agency said it found no evidence of infectious disease,
Gene Hackman's dog likely died of dehydration, starvation, report says
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. A report obtained by The Associated Press from the Santa Fe County animal control agency details partial mummification and noted that while the severe decomposition could have obscured changes in the organ,
Handyman who found Gene Hackman, wife breaks silence: ‘I was hoping for a better outcome’
On Feb. 26, actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home by two employees. One of those employees broke his silence during an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail.
What is hantavirus?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said hantavirus is a family of viruses. The viruses can cause two syndromes.
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Protecting yourself from rodent-borne hantavirus
While rare, hantavirus offers a reminder of why rodent prevention is so important. To prevent hantavirus, McHale advised readers to: Seal entry points: Mice squeeze through holes as small as a dime.