An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Hackman in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal's demise. A report obtained by The Associated Press from the state Department of Agriculture's veterinary lab details partial mummification and noted that while the severe decomposition could have obscured changes in the organs,

New details have been released regarding the death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa Hackman’s dog, Zinna.

Gene Hackman, 95, died of cardiovascular and Alzheimer's disease likely around Feb. 18, about one week after his wife, officials said.