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GENE Hackman’s tragic wife Betsy Arakawa could have caught the ultra-rare and fatal rat virus from cleaning the garage of their mansion, reports claim.
The mystery surrounding the couple’s death finally came to an end after it was revealed that Hackman, 95, died from a heart condition around a week after his wife, 65, was killed by a rare rodent disease.
The star’s wife was tragically found in the bathroom with scattered pills from an open prescription bottle on the counter.
New Mexico medical investigators revealed in a press conference on Friday that Arakawa was infected with hantavirus.
This caused a deadly build-up of fluid in her lungs, given the official medical term of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, or HPS.
HPS spreads through the inhalation of airborne particles containing the virus which is often found in the urine, droppings or saliva of infected rodents.
While there was no rodent activity in the main house, rodent droppings were discovered in the couple’s garage and outhouses, according to the Daily Mail.
And, according to experts, Arakawa could have picked up the deadly HPD from cleaning those specific areas of the property where the rodents had been.
Symptoms of hantavirus infection include fever, muscle aches and coughing, which can progress to shortness of breath and heart or lung failure.
It is not transferable between humans, and Hackman had not contracted the illness.
The disease is very rare, with just 864 cases documented in the US between 1993 and 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Meanwhile actor Hackman died from a heart condition around a week after his wife’s tragic passing.
ACCORDING to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hantavirus pathogens are mainly spread between rodents.
In very rare cases, the disease can be passed to humans and cause varied disease syndromes.
These include hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS).
The CDC said: “Each hantavirus serotype has a specific rodent host species and is spread to people via aerosolised virus that is shed in urine, feces, and saliva, and less frequently by a bite from an infected host.”
Dr Sumaiya Shaikh, a Swedish scientist, tweeted: “The #Hantavirus first emerged in 1950s in the American-Korean war in Korea (Hantan river).
“It spreads from rat/mice if humans ingest their body fluids.
“Human-human transmission is rare. Please do not panic, unless you plan to eat rats.”
While hantavirus is rare, it carries a 38 per cent death rate according to the CDC.
As he lived with severe Alzheimers, medical examiner Dr. Heather Jarrell said it was likely Hackman had not realised his wife Arakawa was dead.
He was found in the kitchen with no food in his stomach, but he showed no signs of dehydration.
The last signal from the actor’s pacemaker was from February 18.
Dr Jarrell said: “It’s quite possible that he was not aware that she was deceased.”
She went on: “Mr Hackman showed evidence of advanced Alzheimer’s disease.
“He was in a very poor state of health.
“He had significant heart disease, and I think ultimately that’s what resulted in his death.”
She added: “There is no reliable method to determine time or date of death, but it is probably likely Mr Hackman died around February 18.
“And based on circumstances, it is reasonable to conclude Ms Hackman died first, with February 11 the last time she was known to be alive.”
The triple-death tragedy in the Hackman home was for shrouded in mystery for over a week.
Foul play was considered unlikely from early on, and a number of theories about the deaths swirled.
The bodies of Hackman and his wife were found in different rooms.
The two-time Oscar winner was discovered fully clothed in a wet room off the kitchen with his cane laid out next to him, according to a search warrant.
And Betsy was found on the bathroom floor, near a space heater.
Her body was said to have been partially “mummified”.
One of the couple’s three German Shepherd dogs was also found dead in the bathroom’s closet.
Adan Mendoza, Santa Fe County Sheriff, outlined Arakawa’s final movements.
On February 9, she picked up the dog that was later found dead from the vets after a procedure.
Then, on the afternoon of February 11, Arakawa went shopping in a farmer’s market, CVS and a pet food store.
She returned to their gated community at around 5:15pm – and had no more known contact with anyone other than Hackman, the sheriff said.
All of her emails were left unread after that date.
Dr. Erin Phipps, a veterinarian, said it’s possible to dog died from a lack of food and water.
Dogs cannot get sick from hantavirus, she noted.
An early theory was that carbon monoxide poisoning had killed the couple and their canine, but that was debunked last week by negative chemical tests.
Authorities said last week that the deaths were “suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation“.
Hackman’s breakout moment was in Bonnie and Clyde in 1967, where he played Buck Barrow.
But, he was known for starring in Superman movies, and hit films like Mississippi Burning and Unforgiven.
He played the supervillain Lex Luthor in Superman, Superman II, and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.
Hackman also starred in the hit movies Runaway Jury, The French Connection, The Royal Tenenbaums, Unforgiven, and The Conversation.
In 1972, he scooped the Best Actor gong for his role as Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle in The French Connection.
He appeared in the movie’s sequel in 1975.
In 1993, Hackman won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in the western flick Unforgiven.
Hackman played Little Bill Daggett in the film that also starred Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, and Anna Thomson.
Unforgiven scooped four Oscars, including Best Picture.
Hackman appeared in four westerns during the 1990s. The others were: Geronimo: An American Legend, Wyatt Earp, and The Quick and the Dead.
But, he also appeared on stage. Hackman’s last Broadway appearance came in 1992 when he played Roberto Miranda in the play Death and the Maiden.
When he quit acting, it was feared that the decision was linked to stress.
He admitted he struggled to balance family life with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.
Hackman wasn’t just a film star; he starred in TV series such as Brenner and The F.B.I.
But after his final role, he left the bright lights of Hollywood and moved to New Mexico.
He was rarely spotted and liked to enjoy Wendy’s drive-thru meals.
In his later years, he suffered from minor health problems.
In 2012, Hackman was struck by a car when riding his bike.
He was rushed to a Miami hospital with serious injuries.
“Gene’s fine,” his agent Susan Madore said at the time as she downplayed any fears.
“Just a few bumps and bruises.”
The incident happened eight years after his final movie role.
And, it was just weeks before he turned 82.
THE East Sussex town of Winchelsea has a beautiful beach and a very unique road layout.
A little-known fact about Winchelsea is that it was built in a grid formation, and for the very sad reason that Old Winchelsea fell into the sea.
Starting with a little bit of history, the original Old Winchelsea dates back to the 9th century and was built on a shingle beach.
Not only was it used as a port for trade, the town was also a line of defence and housed one of the biggest naval ports in the UK.
In its heyday, Old Winchelsea was said to have over 700 houses, two churches, and 50 inns and taverns.
Although there’s no exact figure, it implies thousands of people once lived there.
But life in Old Winchelsea literally came crumbling down when England was hit by violent storms in 1287, and the town actually fell into the sea.
After the flood, the king at the time, Edward I, wanted a new Winchelsea, so one was built a few miles inland on the Hill of Iham.
When the new town was designed, it was uniquely done with a grid-like pattern which is where it got its nickname, a ‘Medieval Manhattan’.
The roads and streets were created to form an obvious grid formation all set in 39 blocks which was used to help with orientation and locals finding their way around.
Underneath the town, you’ll find a maze of underground cellars which were part of the new town plan as well.
Their creation was because Winchelsea was a big player in the wine trade – in the 14th century, the equivalent of four million bottles a year passed through the town.
In the town today, there are 140 listed buildings and part of the new town build at the end of the 13th century still stand.
The parish church, St Thomas the Martyr, was built as part of Edward I’s plan for the new town.
There are also medieval stone-vaulted wine cellars that remain, and New Gate, which was once the entry way into the town, is now a ruin across the road.
Only 600 people live in Winchelsea now, it’s a charming town with locally run pubs, tearooms and vineyards.
There’s also a family run vineyard called, Charles Palmer Vineyards, with people saying there’s “no need to go to France” with their tours and tastings.
The vineyard, across 120 acres, makes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The shingle beach is well-sought out too, with one visitor saying it’s the “country’s best-kept secret”; another added it’s “best for long walks, even in winter”.
On the beach you’ll also see the old wooden sea defences at Winchelsea beach.
The New Inn pub in Winchelsea has “old world charm” and was recommended by Restaurant Guru in 2023.
They offer the classic pub grub and even have four rooms to stay in from £130 per night with some having a view over the village and medieval church.
On the high street there’s the Winchelsea Farm Kitchen which is a cafe, butcher, wine cellar and antiques shop – you can have high tea for £11.95.
Just up the road is the village of Rye, which last year was named the best half term day trip.
Called one of England’s quaintest towns, the main Mermaid Street feels like stepping back in time.
Originally a fishing port, it was a famous pirate port in the 13th century – now it is a popular staycation spot with tiny hotels, restaurants and cafes to explore.
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