The cause and timing of Gene Hackman's death is said to have made it simpler to wind up his huge fortune, lawyers have said. The iconic Hollywood actor died aged 95 in February. He was found dead in his Santa Fe, New Mexico, home at the same time as his wife Betsy Arakawa , 65, and one of their pet dogs . At the time, the discovery was investigated. It was confirmed on Friday the couple died almost a week apart. Official reports found that Arakawa had died of a rare virus spread by mice on