The partially mummified dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife at their New Mexico home likely died of dehydration and starvation, according to the Associated Press. A report by the Santa Fe County animal control agency said it found no evidence of infectious disease,

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a full week after his wife died from hantavirus in their New Mexico home, likely unaware that she was dead because he was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease, authorities revealed Friday.

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their New Mexico home last month in tragic circumstances, with the details of the couple's will now revealed

Heartbreaking new details on how late legendary actor Gene Hackman was found by first responders have been revealed.