Dehydration and Starvation Likely Cause of Death for Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's Dog: Report
Santa Fe County animal control said dehydration and starvation likely led to the kelpie mix's death, the Associated Press reported Friday, March 14, citing the New Mexico agency.
However, the canine's body had already shown signs of partial mummification, meaning the severe state could have obscured changes in organs.
The outlet also noted that no evidence of infectious disease, trauma or poisoning was detected. Santa Fe County animal control also noted that Zinna's stomach was empty except for small amounts of hair and bile, per AP.
Zinna, Hackman, 95, and Arakawa Hackman, 65, were discovered dead in their Santa Fe home on Feb. 26.
Related: What Happened to Gene Hackman and His Wife? What We Know So Far About Their Deaths
The longtime couple, who were married since 1991, had two other dogs on the property at the time — Bear and Nikita.
Paramedics with the Santa Fe Fire Department found Arakawa Hackman collapsed in a bathroom near a space heater and scattered pills, according to a search warrant affidavit reviewed by PEOPLE.
It was later determined that she died from hantavirus, a flu-like virus linked to rodent droppings.
The Mississippi Burning actor died approximately a week later from severe heart disease, high blood pressure and advanced Alzheimer's disease.
Related: Gene Hackman's Dog Cause of Death Still Under Investigation as Cops Confirm Pet Was 'Crated' Due to Surgical Procedure
Zinna was found dead in her crate, but Bear and Nikita had been roaming freely in and out of the house because a back door was left open.
Santa Fe Fire Department Chief Brian Moya told USA Today earlier this week that the surviving dogs helped first responders find the bodies of their owners, noting that the canines kept running up to them and barking, then running in a different direction.
'They realized (the dog) was trying to say, 'Hey, come over here! Come over here!' ' Moya said.
Zinna had reportedly undergone a 'major surgery' in January and veterinary staff grew concerned after the classical pianist didn't come in to pick up some specialized dog food and medication for Zinna on Feb. 11.
Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Joey Padilla owns a facility that has been caring for Bear and Nikita since their owners' deaths.
"[Zinna] was always attached to Betsy at the hip and it was a beautiful relationship,' Padilla previously told the AP in a statement. 'Zinna went from being a returned shelter dog to this incredible companion under Betsy's hand.'
Read the original article on People
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hamilton Spectator
an hour ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Russian missile and drone attack hits Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing 8 people and wounding 82
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least eight people, including a 6-year-old boy, and wounding 82 others, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday. Ten children, the youngest being a 5-month-old girl, were among the injured, Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko said. A large part of a nine-story residential building collapsed after it was struck, he said. Rescue teams were at the scene searching for people trapped under the rubble. Yana Zhabborova, 35, a resident of the damaged building, woke up to the sound of thundering explosions, which blew off the doors and windows of her home. 'It is just stress and shock that there is nothing left,' said Zhabborova, a mother of a 5-month-old infant and a 5-year-old child. Russia fired 309 Shahed and decoy drones, and eight Iskander-K cruise missiles overnight, the Ukrainian air force said. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted and jammed 288 strike drones and three missiles. Five missiles and 21 drones struck targets. Meanwhile, Russia's Ministry of Defense said Thursday that it had shot down 32 Ukrainian drones overnight. A drone attacked had sparked a blaze at an industrial site in Russia's Penza region, local Gov. Oleg Melnichenko said. He didn't immediately give further details other than to say that there were no casualties. In the Volgograd region, some trains were also halted after drone wreckage fell on local railway infrastructure, state rail operator Russian Railways said. Russia's Defense Ministry also said that its forces took full control of the strategically important city of Chasiv Yar in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. Russian and Ukrainian troops have battled for control of Chasiv Yar for nearly 18 months. It includes a hilltop from which troops can attack other key points in the region that form the backbone of Ukraine's eastern defenses. Victor Trehubov, a Ukrainian military spokesperson, told The Associated Press that Russia's claim was untrue. 'Just a fabrication, there wasn't even a change in the situation,' he said. A report on Thursday from Ukraine's Army General Staff said there were seven clashes in Chasiv Yar in the past 24 hours. An attached map showed most of the town as being under Russian control. DeepState, an open-source Ukrainian map widely used by the military and analysts, showed early Thursday that neighborhoods to the south and west of Chasiv Yar remained as so-called gray zones, or uncontrolled by either side. The attack targeted the Kyiv, Dnipro, Poltava, Sumy, Mykolaiv regions, with Ukraine's capital being the primary target, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram. 'Today, the world once again saw Russia's answer to our desire for peace with America and Europe,' Zelenskyy said. 'New demonstrative killings. That is why peace without strength is impossible.' He called on Ukraine's allies to follow through on defense commitments and pressure Moscow toward real negotiations. Plumes of smoke emanating from a partially damaged building and debris strewn on the ground. The force of the blast wave was powerful enough to leave clothes hanging limply from trees. At least 27 locations across Kyiv were hit by the attack, Tkachenko said, with the heaviest damage seen in the Solomianskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts. More than 100 buildings were damaged in Kyiv, including homes, schools, kindergartens, medical facilities and universities, he said. U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's giving Russian President Vladimir Putin a shorter deadline — Aug. 8 — for peace efforts to make progress, or Washington will impose punitive sanctions and tariffs. Western leaders have accused Putin of dragging his feet in U.S.-led peace efforts in an attempt to capture more Ukrainian land. ___ Vasilisa Stepanenko and Illia Novikov contributed to this report. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
2 hours ago
Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes
BIRMINGHAM, England -- BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne returned to the 'home of metal' for the last time on Wednesday as an emotional Birmingham honored one of its most cherished sons. Thousands of Black Sabbath fans paid their respects to the band's frontman as his hearse made its way through the city center followed by his tearful wife and children. The hearse carrying Osbourne, who died last Tuesday at the age of 76, went down Broad Street, one of the city's major thoroughfare, to the Black Sabbath bench, which was unveiled on the Broad Street canal bridge in 2019. 'Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy, oi, oi, oi,' fans screamed. Six vehicles carrying the Osbourne family followed the hearse, accompanied by police motorcycle riders and a police car. The family emerged briefly to inspect the array of tributes, with his wife of 43 years, Sharon, visibly moved and wiping away tears. And long after the hearse had moved on for the private funeral, the city, which has embraced its reputation as the citadel of heavy metal, was pounding to the beat of Black Sabbath. It was in Birmingham, where he grew up, that the world-conquering heavy metal band was formed in 1968. Osbourne embraced the city in central England as much as it embraced him, as was evident on the streets. Long-time fan Antony Hunt said it has been an 'emotional' day and that he wanted to be in the city to pay his respects. 'What's amazing is there's so many, such a wide variety of age groups, from little, little children, teenagers to people in their 60s, 70s, so it's great to see that,' he said. Katie Brazier, head of events at Birmingham City Council, said Osbourne meant 'everything' to the city. 'He never forgot where he came from,' she said. 'You could still hear that Brummie accent wherever he was, you know, I think some people have hidden away from the fact that they are from Birmingham and they've got that accent but he kept it all the way through.' Osbourne and his Black Sabbath bandmates — Terence Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward — were recently awarded the Freedom of the City in recognition of their services to Birmingham. Black Sabbath's story began in Birmingham in 1968 when the four original members were looking to escape a life of factory work. Without doubt, the sound and fury of heavy metal had its roots in the city's manufacturing heritage. Osbourne never forgot his working-class roots. The band has been widely credited with defining and popularizing the sound of heavy metal — aggressive, but full of melodies. Osbourne was Black Sabbath's frontman during its peak period in the 1970s. His antics, on and off stage, were legendary, and often fueled by drink and drugs. He was widely known as the 'Prince of Darkness.' The band's eponymous debut album in 1970 made the U.K. top 10 and paved the way for a string of hit albums, including 1971's 'Master of Reality' and 'Vol. 4' a year later. It went on to become one of the most influential and successful metal bands of all time, selling more than 75 million albums worldwide. At the final show on July 5, 42,000 fans watched the band perform for the first time in 20 years at Villa Park, home of the city's biggest soccer club, Aston Villa, with Osbourne seated on a black throne. Osbourne had been in poor health in recent years, especially after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019. Osbourne, who also had a successful solo career, found a new legion of fans in the early 2000s reality show 'The Osbournes' in which he starred alongside Sharon and two youngest children, Kelly and Jack.
Fox News
2 hours ago
- Fox News
Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson develop hot chemistry after he swore off dating
Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson appeared to seal their rumored romance with an on-air kiss, months after the "Taken" star swore off dating. In October, Neeson was asked by People if he was open to dating. "No, in a word. I'm past all that," he said at the time. Anderson, 58, and Neeson, 73, star in the movie "The Naked Gun," and they've been sparking romance rumors since their press tour began. Neeson previously admitted he was "in love" with his co-star. "With Pamela, first off, I'm madly in love with her. She's just terrific to work with. I can't compliment her enough, I'll be honest with you. No huge ego. She just comes in to do the work. She's funny and so easy to work with. She's going to be terrific in the film," Neeson told People in October. "No, in a word. I'm past all that." Anderson also complimented Neeson, saying he's "the perfect gentleman." "He brings out the best in you … with respect, kindness and depth of experience. It was an absolute honor to work with him," Pamela said. Anderson and Neeson have kept their dating lives relatively private in recent years. Neeson had not being romantically linked to anyone in over a decade, but their kiss on the "Today" show Tuesday morning seemingly confirmed their off-screen romance. The former Playboy model has been married five times, and her first husband was rocker Tommy Lee. She had a short marriage to Kid Rock, then married Rick Salomon, divorced him and married him again before they split for good. Her most recent marriage to bodyguard Day Hayhurst ended in 2021. The "Taken" actor was previously married to "Parent Trap" star Natasha Richardson from 1994 until her unexpected death at age 45 in 2009. A year and a half after Richardson's death, Neeson began dating British publicist Freya St Johnston, but the pair split in 2012 after two years together. Before Neeson met Richardson, the actor was in a relationship with Julia Roberts after they co-starred in 1987's "Satisfaction," when she was 19 and he was 35. He was also rumored to have dated Barbra Streisand and Helen Mirren. Anderson and Neeson have been on the road together for premieres leading up to the movie's release Aug. 1. The co-stars made it a family affair at the New York premiere Monday, posing on the red carpet with their children. Anderson was accompanied by her sons, Brandon, 29, and Dylan, 27, whom she shares with ex-husband Tommy Lee, while Neeson was joined by Micheál, 30, and Daniel, 28, his children with Richardson. The former "Baywatch" star was spotted kissing Neeson on the cheek as the actor held his co-star tight during another film premiere in London. In May, Anderson teased that her chemistry with Neeson was undeniable. "Our chemistry was clear from the start. We have the utmost respect for one another," Anderson told Entertainment Weekly at the time. She called Neeson "mysterious," "inspiring" and a "true gentleman," and Anderson said working with him was "electric in a way. He is a legend and deserving of the title." Last week, Pamela uploaded a series of photos to Instagram from the London and Berlin movie premieres of "Naked Gun." The last post in her dump was a video of Anderson and Neeson recreating the iconic "Titanic" scene featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. Speaking to Access Hollywood, Anderson said she just went to the front of the boat and spread her arms wide. "I was scared she was going to fall in," Neeson said. The pair's social media footprint has been traced back to June 2024. Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton, Florida shared a picture of the duo smiling and posing for a picture after they dined at the restaurant. "Look who decided to join us this weekend! It was a pleasure serving Pamela Anderson & Liam Neeson dinner at Chops Lobster Bar," the establishment captioned its post.
