Gene Hackman’s daughter, Leslie Anne Allen, has expressed concern about the circumstances surrounding her father’s death. Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead in their New Mexico home on February 26. Leslie, anxious to know what happened, is particularly questioning if there was any suffering before their deaths. Authorities are investigating, but the exact cause remains unknown. Leslie confirmed that a neighbor called for a welfare check after not hearing from Betsy for weeks, finding the couple’s dog dead as well.
Though no foul play is suspected, authorities are exploring whether carbon monoxide poisoning could have been involved. Leslie, who has been in contact with police, finds the situation “very strange” and is awaiting further details before traveling to New Mexico. She hopes if carbon monoxide was involved, there was no suffering.
