Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa’s mysterious death has taken a shocking turn as her doctor claims she did not die of hantavirus on February 11, contradicting the initial police narrative. According to Dr. Josiah Child, who treated Betsy, she made an appointment at his clinic for February 12 and cancelled it just two days prior due to her husband feeling unwell.
Betsy’s body was found lifeless on the bathroom floor with no signs of respiratory distress, suggesting she may have passed away before Gene Hackman. The autopsy revealed an empty stomach, indicating that Gene’s Alzheimer’s disease may have contributed to his unawareness of Betsy’s death.
The medical examiner’s office initially concluded that Betsy died from hantavirus, a rare disease transmitted by rodents, but Dr. Child’s claims raise questions about the accuracy of this diagnosis. The official cause of Gene Hackman’s death was heart failure due to Alzheimer’s disease, which may have contributed to his unawareness of Betsy’s passing.
The revelation has sparked controversy over Gene Hackman’s will, which leaves all his wealth to his wife Betsy rather than their three children. Gene’s son is now reportedly hiring a solicitor to dispute the current state of affairs.
Source: https://www.irishstar.com/culture/entertainment/gene-hackmans-wife-called-doctor-34870055