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Gene Hackman’s mysterious death is being investigated.

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Arakawa’s body was already decomposing upon discovery and showed “mummification in both hands and feet.”

Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa pose for a portrait in 1986 in Los Angeles, California

Betsy Arakawa and Gene Hackman in 1986.Credit:Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

The officers found the couple’s German shepherd dead 10 to 15 feet away in the bathroom closet.

Two other dogs were discovered alive on the property.

Hackman’s legendary career included two Oscar wins, for William Friedkin’sThe French Connectionand Clint Eastwood’sUnforgiven.

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa during 1994 Vanity Fair Oscar Party - Arrivals at Morton’s Restaurant in West Hollywood, California, United States.

Betsy Arakawa and Gene Hackman in 1994.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

He retired from screen acting after 2004’sWelcome to Mooseport.