Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare rodent-spread disease with a mortality rate up to 50% in the American Southwest, officials said.

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.

Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus infection, officials in New Mexico announced Friday. Hantavirus, found throughout the world, is spread by contact with rodents or their urine or feces.

Betsy Arakawa died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome at the age of 65, New Mexico health authorities said. Here’s what to know about the rare but deadly disease.

Betsy Arakawa, a classical pianist and the wife of actor Gene Hackman, died of hantavirus, according to authorities.

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The actor's funeral plans are in limbo after his and his wife's unexpected deaths, with his family now set to take over the arrangements

Gene Hackman's funeral plans have been thrown into disarray following the deaths of both the actor and his wife Betsy Arakawa in February 2025. The two-time Oscar winner, 95, and his wife, 65, were found dead at their Santa Fe home on February 26.

Betsy Arakawa was spotted out in town just hours before she's believed to have died at home. The wife and caretaker of actor Gene Hackman, who is believed to have died almost a week later, was seen on surveillance footage during a series of errands on Feb.

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was found dead at his home in New Mexico on February 26, alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa, who was 65 at the time of her death