Nearly a week after the tragic discovery of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, a neighbor has shared insight into how rarely he saw the late Hollywood icon.

The deaths of the legendary actor and his wife have left many questions unanswered, as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding their passing.

On Wednesday, February 26, news broke that Hackman and Arakawa had been found deceased in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home. The entertainment industry was left in shock, mourning the loss of the two-time Academy Award-winning actor, whose career spanned decades. Initial reports indicated that no foul play was suspected, but as more details emerged, authorities deemed the situation suspicious enough to warrant a deeper investigation.

eports from law enforcement revealed that Hackman, 95, was discovered in the mudroom of his home in a state of partial mummification, while Arakawa was found in a bathroom, next to a bottle of pills. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza later described the presence of the pills as a “significant” piece of evidence in the case.

In an interview with TMZ, Hackman’s daughter, Elizabeth Jean Hackman, expressed uncertainty about what could have caused her parents’ deaths. One theory the family considered was carbon monoxide poisoning, a silent killer that can strike without warning.

“The house is fairly modern, built in 2000,” Elizabeth explained. “But we don’t know if there were any issues with gas leaks or if there were any recent service calls to the property.”