What is the rare virus that Gene Hackman's wife died from?

Credit: Sky News- Published 1 week ago
Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease around a week after his wife Betsy Arakawa died of a rare infectious disease at their home, a pathologist has said. But what do we know about the rare virus?

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Gene Hackman and wife’s times of death may be near-impossible to determine
Adding mystery to the shocking double-passing, experts say Gene Hackman and his wife’s times of death may be near-impossible to determine.

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Gene Hackman

American actor (1930–2025)
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Gene Hackman's will has been unveiled -- and the two-time Oscar-winner left every penny of his fortune to his wife, Betsy Arakawa -- but there's a big twist. The..
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Betsy Arakawa

American musician (1959–2025)
Authorities are about to reveal more details about their investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, in a news conference.
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