Many are concerned about Gene Hackman’s dogs and what happened to them. The 95-year-old Oscar-winning actor and his 64-year-old wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead on Wednesday, February 26, as reported by Newsweek. One of the couple’s dogs was also found dead in their Santa Fe home. Their two other dogs were found alive on the premises. Here’s what we know so far about Gene Hackman’s dogs and what kind of dogs they are.
What is the latest update on Gene Hackman’s dogs?
Gene Hackman and his wife had three dogs at their home when they were found by police, with one dog found dead and two dogs still surviving.
According to ABC News, the dog that passed away was a German shepherd and was found 10 to 15 feet from Arakawa, who was found lying on her side on the bathroom floor. The dog was found dead in its crate or kennel, as noted by Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza, and this kennel was found in a closet of the bathroom, according to the search warrant.
Not much is known about Hackman’s two surviving dogs, including details about their ages and breeds. One of the dogs was also near Arakawa and is described as being “healthy,” while the other surviving dog was located outside. We will update this article if we learn more about their welfare.
It’s still unclear how Hackman, Arakawa, and their pet died. The search warrant affidavit said that their deaths were “suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation.” The sheriff’s office said that no foul play is suspected.
Hackman has been known to be a dog lover. As revealed by Animal Rescue, Inc., while the ator was filming “The Replacements” in 1999, two stray German shepherds wandered onto the set and both were transported to Animal Rescue, Inc. The Hackmans eventually adopted one of them and named him Gene. The animal shelter recently posted a tribute to Hackman, calling him his “most famous adopter.”