Gene Hackman, the Hollywood geezer who played Superman’s bald nemesis and probably forgot his own lines in later years, croaked from heart disease and a touch of Alzheimer’s at the ripe old age of 95. His slightly younger, yet somehow more decomposed wife, Betsy (a youthful 65), beat him to the pearly gates by about a week, courtesy of a hantavirus – apparently, their Santa Fe mansion wasn’t just a $4 million love nest, but also a rodent-infested biohazard zone. 💩🏰
This delightful domestic drama unfolded on February 26, 2025, when authorities stumbled upon the couple’s mummified remains. Betsy, bless her crunchy granola heart, was found near a bathroom sink overflowing with more toiletries than a Sephora warehouse. Gene, presumably mid-shuffle towards his next prune juice, expired in the entryway. One of their three pampered pooches also kicked the bucket, proving that even in death, the Hackmans couldn’t resist a good group activity. 🐕🪦
But wait, there’s more! Amongst the mountains of clutter (because who needs minimalism when you can have maximum dust bunnies?), police unearthed a treasure trove of Gene’s handwritten love notes to Betsy. These weren’t your typical Hallmark sentiments, mind you. Think more along the lines of “Morning lovely girl, thinking of you and the other little guys (presumably the dogs, or maybe the dust bunnies had evolved). Love, G.” Clearly, Alzheimer’s does wonders for a man’s romantic prose. ✍️👴
The notes paint a picture of a couple deeply in love, or at least deeply codependent. Betsy, the apparent household CEO, left Gene jigsaw puzzles to keep his geriatric brain from completely dissolving. She also posted helpful reminders around the house like “Yoga 12:30,” because apparently downward dog is essential when living in a rodent-infested mansion. 🧘♀️🐀
Meanwhile, Gene, in his addled state, penned gems like “I’m going down to that building…maybe I’ll remember once I get down there.” He even apologized to Betsy for needing help with her birthday dinner, proving that chivalry isn’t dead, even if your brain cells are. 🎂🎉
Betsy’s final days, according to her internet history, were spent frantically Googling flu symptoms and COVID-19, likely convinced she’d caught the Black Plague from one of her furry houseguests. She even emailed her masseuse to reschedule, because who needs a deep tissue massage when you’re incubating a deadly virus? 💆♀️🦠
The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, eager to share this heartwarming tale of love, loss, and rodent droppings, released the police bodycam footage and other delightful details. Thankfully, they spared us the visual horror of the actual mummified remains, because some things are best left to the imagination (or a particularly gruesome episode of “Hoarders”). 🎥🚫
So, there you have it, folks. A tragicomic tale of a Hollywood legend, his hantavirus-stricken wife, and a house full of love notes, jigsaw puzzles, and rodent poop. It’s a story that proves love can conquer all, except perhaps Alzheimer’s, hantavirus, and an extreme hoarding habit. 💖😂💀
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