An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal's demise.

The world has been struck by the death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. The couple were found dead in their homes late last month, prompting an investigation after it was discovered that one of their three dogs died while in their kennel.

Authorities have shared heartbreaking details about actor Gene Hackman's dogs. Fire Chief Brian Moya told USA Today that authorities were first called to the Hackman home when a maintenance man spotted the body of his wife,