Gene Hackman

The medical examiner cited "microscopic findings of advanced stage Alzheimer's disease" in the autopsy report.

The very private couple's $4 million New Mexico estate was infested with the rodents.

The movie star showed off his playful and loving side in the emotional notes.

Doctors say Hackman's story could have had a different ending.

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The deputies are shocked by their discovery.

Videos show a bathtub filled to the brim with boxes, books and documents, plus a sink littered with toiletries and bottles of medication.

The bodies of the actor and his wife were discovered at their home on February 26.

A health assessment of the $4million compound in Santa Fe concluded dead rodents and their nests were found in 'eight detached outbuildings'.

Hackman lived a hermit lifestyle tucked away in Santa Fe with his wife.

Her death likely could have been prevented.

Doctors contend the two never had to die.

The actor's three properties were listed in the name of his late wife Betsy Arakawa but because the pair died around the same time, his offspring are likely to inherit the lot.

The movie star's wife, Betsy Arakawa, shared her fears with her hairdresser.

Betsy Arakawa told her hairstylist about two incidents which took place in December which left her 'frazzed', raising theories a stalker may have been responsible for deaths.

The two-time Oscar winner listed the properties in wife Betsy Arakawa's name, despite the fact his mass fortune is likely to have paid for them.

Friends were worried he never had a professional caregiver.

It comes amid huge mystery over the true reasons behind the pair's double death.

The actor's family have added to the mystery by battling to have the Hollywood icon's autopsy report sealed.

The demand comes after Hackman's family also tried to block photos and video of the couple's bodies, their dog's remains, and the general scene inside their Santa Fe home.

Investigators timelines of the pair's deaths have been thrown off after police confirmed this crucial detail in their probe.

The shock claim comes as mystery grows over the double-death.

The Oscar winner lashed out at a fellow A-lister on the set of the 1995 film.

The Hollywood icon and his wife died from two completely different causes days apart.

Sources believed authorities damaged their 'credibility' with initial investigation errors.

German Shepherd Bear and Akita-shepherd mix Nikita directed first responders to the actor's body which lay lifeless in his property's mudroom, according to local fire chief.

One of the legendary actor's oldest friends has told how Hackman lauded his wife who took great care of his during his declining years as he battled health problems.

The 58-year-old had previously admitted she hadn't seen her dad or her stepmom in 'months' before they were found dead.

The pianist also emailed her massage therapist and brought groceries before returning home where she collapsed on her bathroom floor surrounded by scattered pills from an open prescription bottle.

According to the authorities, the last signal from Gene Hackman's pacemaker was from February 18, eight days before his body was found.

The actor is believed to have been unaware his wife had died.

The dry weather contributed to the mummification process.

The Hollywood icon and wife Betsy regularly took their dogs to the local pet daycare center in Santa Fe and its owner has told how the pooches are doing in wake of their double-death.

The couple did not welcome any children during their marriage, but Hackman's wife became stepmom to his children.

Wild theories have been brought forth as the movie star's death has left plenty baffled.

Autopsy reports on the couple have been startlingly inconclusive.

The Hollywood legend and his wife may have made a pact to end their lives.

The cause of death has yet to be determined.

The actor nabbed two Oscar wins during his lengthy career.

He once insisted he was a shy man whose dysfunctional family life was responsible for honing his acting skils.

The 'Unforgiven' star's cause of death may take months to determine.

The show was slammed on social media for the omission.

Investigators claimed Gene Hackman likely died nine days prior to his body being discovered due to his pacemaker stopping on February 17.

The sheriff said toxicology tests could take months but revealed the initial examination showed no sign of carbon monoxide.

Determining causes of death for the trio will take weeks as mystery keeps growing over the tragedy.

The couple was allegedly dead for two weeks.

Neighbors fondly remembered the iconic Hollywood star.

The actor was believed to drop 30 pounds in his final years.

According to reports, the Hollywood icon and his wife were possibly dead for two weeks.

It took authorities 12 hours to identify the actor and his wife due to the shocking condition of their bodies.