Actor Jean Hackman and wife Batsi Arkawa died due to natural reasons for a week

The New Mexico medical investigator says that actor Jean Hackman died about a week after his wife Batsi Arkawa, who died after a rare virus contract.

Oscar winning actor, 95, died of coronary artery disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease was a contribution factor.

65 -year -old Ms. Arkawa died of Huntwirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), who is a rare but severe respiratory disease due to exposure to infected rodents.

Officials believe that she died of her husband about seven days ago. The cause of his death was naturally listed.

It is likely that Ms. Arakawa first died on February 11, Dr. of the office of New Mexico Medical Investigator. Heather Jarell told a news conference on Friday.

He said that it was “conclusion” that Hackman died on 18 February.

Given that Hackman was in advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease, it was “quite possible” that he was unaware that his wife died, Dr. Jarel said.

Ms. Arkawa’s final known movements and correspondence were on 11 February, when she was seen going to a supermarket and returning home in the evening.

HPS rodents are transmitted through contact with drops, urine or saliva, often when contaminated dust is breathed.

While rare, the disease can be severe, in some cases may cause respiratory failure.

Investigators are trying to determine how Ms. Arkawa contracted the virus.

The couple, who have been married for more than 30 years, were found in their Santa FEM house after the neighborhood security, who were conducting a welfare investigation and saw their bodies on the ground through the window.

The couple’s bodies were discovered in advanced stages of decomposition, suggesting that they were dead for several days before the investigation of welfare, which led to their discovery.

According to a search warrant affidavit, hackman’s body was discovered in a ciderroom next to the kitchen, with a pair of walking sugarcane and nearby sunglasses.

Ms. Arkawa’s body was found in the bathroom, she had scattered bullets.

During the house discovery of the house, the duties of Sheriffs, according to a court-filing list of the discovery, drugs are located for thyroid and blood pressure treatment with pain reliever tilanol.

Citing privacy laws, the authorities did not disclose who the drug was prescribed.

One of the three dogs of the couple was found dead inside a crate near Ms. Arkawa, while the other two dogs were alive.

Officials say the cause of death for the dog has not been determined.

Initial investigations found no indication of forcibly entering or playing dishonesty at home $ 3.8m (£ 3m). The tests for carbon monoxide toxicity were negative, and no significant gas leaks were detected.

Hackman is alive by three adult children from his previous marriage.