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Nicholas Gilmore / Santa Fe New Mexican:
Sheriff: Gene Hackman, wife found dead in Santa Fe home; no foul play suspected  —  Legendary actor, two-time Oscar winner and author Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead Wednesday afternoon in their home in the Santa Fe Summit community northeast of the city.
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TMZ.com:
Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Deaths Called ‘Suspicious’  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Gene Hackman's death and the death of his wife and dog is puzzling authorities, who have labeled his passing “suspicious.”  —  According to a search warrant, obtained by TMZ, a Santa Fe detective who sought …
Associated Press:
Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows  —  Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were apparently dead for some time before a maintenance worker discovered their bodies at the couple's Santa Fe home, according to investigators.
TMZ.com:
Gene Hackman's Family Suspects Carbon Monoxide Poisoning  —  GENE HACKMAN FAMILY SUSPECTS CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING … Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, tragically died this week ... and their family believes carbon monoxide poisoning is to blame, TMZ has learned.
The Guardian:
Gene Hackman and pianist wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home with their dog  —  The Oscar-winning star of The French Connection, The Conversation, Superman and The Poseidon Adventure has died, along with his classical musician wife  —  Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife …
NBC News:
Gene Hackman's death called ‘suspicious’; no obvious signs of gas leak as investigation continues  —  The fire department “did not locate signs of a leak or poisoning,” a search warrant states.  —  Legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in separate rooms in their Santa Fe …
TMZ.com:
Gene Hackman 911 Caller Emotional on Phone, Says He Can't See Anyone Moving  —  GENE HACKMAN & WIFE BETSY THEY'RE NOT MOVING, SEND SOMEONE QUICK ... Emotional Caretaker Pleads In 911 Audio … Gene Hackman and his wife were inside their home, not moving ... and the sight of them got the 911 caller very emotional, TMZ has learned.
TMZ.com:
Sheriff Says Gene Hackman & Wife Betsy Were Dead for At Least a Day  —  GENE HACKMAN DEATH SHERIFF SAYS SEARCH WARRANT REQUESTED AFTER BODIES FOUND ... Two Dogs Survived … The Santa Fe County Sheriff says he's not ruling anything out in the deaths of iconic actor Gene Hackman, his wife …
Discussion: E! Online, People, Mirror and Page Six
Robert Berkvist / New York Times:
Gene Hackman, Hollywood's Consummate Everyman, Dies at 95  —  The winner of two Oscars, he was hailed for his nuanced performances in films like “The French Connection,” “Unforgiven” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.”  —  Gene Hackman, who never fit the mold of a Hollywood movie star …
New York Times:
Scattered Pills Found Near Body of Hackman's Wife as Inquiry Continues  —  The sheriff's office in Santa Fe County, N.M., is investigating after the actor Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were found dead inside their home.  —  The actor Gene Hackman was found dead in a mud room …
Discussion: Mirror and Extra
Associated Press:
Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead in home under ‘suspicious’ circumstances; 2 other dogs found alive  —  The couple was found during a welfare check after their neighbor called in.  —  Actor Gene Hackman arrives with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, for the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003.
Discussion: People, Mirror, The Sun and The US Sun
Alexia Fernández / People:
Actor Gene Hackman, His Wife and Dog Found Dead in Santa Fe Home: Sheriff
Lex Harvey / CNN:
Actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa found dead in their New Mexico home, police say
Laura Barcella / People:
Deaths of Gene Hackman and Wife Called ‘Suspicious’ Due to ‘No Obvious Signs of a Gas Leak,’ Scattered Pills: Report
Discussion: Page Six and Sandra Rose
Melanie Goodfellow / Deadline:
Actor Gene Hackman & Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead In Santa Fe Home
Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
Stars React to Gene Hackman's Death at Age 95: Francis Ford Coppola, George Takei and More
New York Post:
Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death ruled ‘undetermined’ after family objects to autopsy  —  Actress Michelle Trachtenberg's death was ruled “undetermined” Thursday morning after her family objected to an autopsy, according to a spokeswoman for the city medical examiner's office and sources.
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Liza Esquibias / People:
Michelle Trachtenberg Was ‘Really Sick’ and ‘Struggling’ Last Year Prior to Her Death, Says Source  —  Trachtenberg was found dead in New York City on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 26  —  Michelle Trachtenberg was reportedly “struggling” before her sudden death.
New York Times:
Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy’ Actress, Dies at 39
People:
Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause of Death Is Ruled ‘Undetermined’ After She Dies Suddenly at 39
Deirdre Durkan-simonds / Daily Mail:
Chace Crawford pays tribute to Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg in emotional post after her sudden death
Julia Moore / People:
Sarah Michelle Gellar Says She Will ‘Live for’ Michelle Trachtenberg in Touching Tribute to Buffy Costar: ‘I Will Always Love You’
Aisha Bowe / Blue Origin:
Blue Origin Announces Crew For New Shepard's 31st Mission  —  New Shepard's 11th Human Flight, NS-31, Will Launch This Spring with Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn, and Lauren Sánchez  —  Blue Origin today announced the six people flying on its NS-31 mission.
 
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