Betsy Arakawa died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome at the age of 65, New Mexico health authorities said. Here’s what to know about the rare but deadly disease.

The partially mummified bodies of Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were discovered in February at their home in New Mexico.

Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, is the reason the actor didn't die 'long ago,' a close friend said of the late star.