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    Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa ‘made a mistake’ that may have led to both their deaths

    A close friend of the couple has suggested that Betsy Arakawa’s fierce determination to protect her ailing husband may have inadvertently led to both their deaths17:24, 17 Mar 2025Updated 17:26, 17 Mar 2025Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home with their dogA fresh perspective has emerged on the tragic passing of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa.The couple was discovered deceased in their Santa Fe home on February 26, with the official causes of death attributed to Hackman’s advanced dementia and severe heart disease, and Arakawa, 65, falling victim to the rare Hantavirus.Article continues belowHowever, a close friend has come forward with an alternative theory surrounding their deaths.The discovery of Betsy and Gene’s bodies, partially mummified and surrounded by medication, initially sparked mystery and speculation. But the Sheriff’s office subsequently ruled out foul play and external trauma as contributing factors.The pair both passed away within a week(Image: More

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    Drag Race star The Vivienne’s tragic cause of death revealed as family speak out

    Drag Queen The Vivienne died from cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking ketamine, the family has revealed. The Vivienne, aka James Lee Williams, passed away in January. Previously the cause of death was unknown, but now the family have shared an update. The performer’s sister Chanel Williams said her family “continue to be […] More

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    Celebrity Big Brother icon details rare health condition that left her hospitalised

    EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity Big Brother star Chantelle Houghton has opened up about her health condition which has seen her hospitalised in the past as she begins new project16:57, 17 Mar 2025CBB’s Chantelle Houghton shares details on heart conditionCelebrity Big Brother icon Chantelle Houghton has opened up about her rare health condition which saw her spend some time in hospital.Back in 2021, Chantelle praised the NHS for their care as she was taken to hospital and diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia which effects on average 2.25 in every 1000 women.Article continues belowSpeaking exclusively about this to Daily Star, in collaboration with https://www.wdwbingo.co.uk/, she said: “Yeah so I’ve got a heart condition known as Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and actually I now have Atrial fibrillation (AFib) as well, but it’s being monitored and I’m OK.”It’s not life threatening, I’m not on any medication. If things deteriorate then I can be, but I’m being closely monitored. Other than that I’ve got a clean bill of health!”Chantelle had to go to hospital due to her condition (Image: More