Last picture of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa resurfaces amid their death investigation

The demise of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa sent shock waves. People are still in disbelief that the beloved couple is no more. The investigation on the matter is under way, and amid all this, the last picture of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa has resurfaced on social media.

According to the New York Post, the beloved dou was last seen together on March 28, 2024. The picture of them, which is going viral on social media, was reportedly clicked for the first time in over two decades.

Reports suggest, Gene and Betsy, who kept their private life away from social media and public eye, stepped out for dinner almost a year ago. They were spotted at the Pappadeaux’s Seafood Kitchen in New Mexico, and it was during the same time when they were captured on camera.

In the picture, Gene can be seen dressed casually in a grey check shirt and a same colour half jacket with comparatively darker pants. He completed the look with a cap, sports shoes. The actor used a stick and held his wife Betsy's arm as he walked.

His wife was also dressed in her comfy and casual attire. Her printed shirt and blue denim looked chic.


All about Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa's demiseThe couple was found dead, along with their dog, on Wednesday at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. PA Media report stated that Gene and Betsy had “no external trauma”. So far authorities haven’t been able to find any sign of foul play.

A statement from the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office said, “In the early hours of Thursday, February 27, 2025, Hackman and Arakawa were transported to the Office of the Medical Investigator. An autopsy was performed. Initial findings noted no external trauma to either individual.”

The cops are waiting for the post-mortem examinations and toxicology reports.