Gene Hackman’s Wife Searched for Answers on Flu-Like Symptoms, Records Show

Authorities in Santa Fe have released new details about the final days of Betsy Arakawa, the late wife of actor Gene Hackman, revealing that she spent her last days searching the internet for information on flu-like symptoms and respiratory issues before she died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in February.
Investigators found that Arakawa, 65, was researching medical conditions related to COVID-19 and flu-like symptoms on her computer between Feb. 8 and the morning of Feb. 12, according to an investigation report and records released Tuesday.
Her search history included questions about whether COVID-19 could cause dizziness or nosebleeds and searches about breathing techniques and local medical services….