Hollywood has lost one of its greatest icons, as Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, have both passed away within a week of each other at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Hackman, the legendary Oscar-winning actor, died of coronary artery disease, with advanced Alzheimer's disease cited as a contributing factor, according to BBC News. His wife, Arakawa, a classical pianist, died seven days earlier from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS)—a rare but severe respiratory illness caused by exposure to rodent droppings.
