A maintenance worker discovered their bodies after arriving for routine work and called 911. Hackman’s body was found in the entryway, while Arakawa, 63, was near a space heater. Pills were found next to her. Two other dogs were alive on the property, but a German shepherd was dead. Authorities are investigating, and while no foul play is suspected, the cause of death is still unclear. Gas lines were tested, but no issues were found. Autopsy results are pending.
Hackman’s career spanned over four decades, earning two Oscars for The French Connection and Unforgiven.
