The estate of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy have requested a ban on the presumably grisly photos taken of their bodies – and a New Mexico court has made a decision09:38, 18 Mar 2025Oscars 2025: Morgan Freeman pays tribute to Gene HackmanThe estate of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have secured a win in court.The Hollywood legend, 95, was found dead at his Santa Fe home in New Mexico on February 26, along with Betsy, 65, and one of their dogs. Their bodies were decomposed and partially mummified, in separate rooms of their property.Article continues belowAuthorities said Hackman died of coronary artery disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease listed as a contributing factor. They believe he likely died on February 18, around seven days after Arakawa, who died from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, a rare virus caused by exposure to infected rats.A New Mexico court has now ruled that photos of the couple’s bodies will be blocked from public view. The actor’s estate had requested a restraining order on the release of such images and other materials relating to the probe into their deaths.The estate of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa have been granted a temporary block on images relating to the deaths of the couple(Image: More