The tragic reason why the late Hollywood actor was unable to contact for assistance following the death of his wife has been disclosed by a close friend of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa.

Late last month, the rotting bodies of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy, a classical pianist, were found at their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home, shocking the entertainment industry.

Many people believed that the two must have died from gas leaks or carbon monoxide poisoning, but more extreme hypotheses claimed that they had been killed.

Although later updates indicated that there was sufficient evidence to support a proper and thorough investigation, early reports claimed that the authorities suspected no foul play in the deaths.

Since then, the world has been eagerly awaiting the anticipated toxicology reports’ findings, while tidbits of information have been released daily.

Although the circumstances of their deaths were unexpected, it was finally verified late last Friday that both Arakawa and Hackman had passed away from natural causes. According to reports, Arakawa passed away from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, a very uncommon and frequently fatal virus that is transmitted by coming into contact with rodent feces or urine.

Arakawa had taken up the role of Hackman’s principal caregiver in recent years, according to The Guardian. The two-time Oscar-winning actor was unable to do basic activities due to Alzheimer’s illness. Arakawa therefore managed their home and made sure her husband was active and secure.

Hackman spent days alone in the home they shared after she passed away (it is thought that she died on or around February 11), confused and unable to get assistance. In a later press conference, investigators asserted that he probably didn’t even know his wife had passed away.

According to the Daily Mail, Hackman would not have been able to contact for assistance following the murder of his wife since he did not own a phone and was “uninterested in technology,” according to Tom Allin, a close friend of the pair.

“This is really depressing. An informant hinted that Hackman’s crippling sickness was possibly a “significant factor” in his death, saying, “Mrs. Hackman passed away, and Gene was so far advanced with his Alzheimer’s that he was wandering around and didn’t eat.”

“Even if he had wanted to, he couldn’t have called for help if he didn’t have a phone,” they continued.

When maintenance worker Jesse Kesler found the Hackmans’ bodies, he also found Zinna, one of the couple’s three dogs, dead in a kennel.

Peace be with you, Betsy Arakawa and Gene Hackman.