Police are still trying to piece together what happened to Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa following their 'suspicious' deaths at their Santa Fe home

Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, shared a peaceful and private life, rich in adventure, art and genuine love, before their unexpected deaths, their friends fondly remember.

At a news conference, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said the initial examination by the medical examiner showed no sign of carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas produced from kitchen appliances and other fuel-burning items. When it collects in poorly ventilated homes, it can be fatal.

The French Connection actor was found dead alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on 26 February. Hackman was 95 and Arakawa was 64. Despite no obvious signs of foul play,

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home with authorities still trying to determine their cause of death

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