Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say
- Posted on March 7, 2025
- By Chicago Tribune
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Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say

Authorities revealed Friday that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home.