Gene Hackman and wife had been ‘dead for some time,’ says warrant

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Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman, 95, and wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, could have been dead for quite some time when authorities discovered their deceased bodies in separate rooms in their Santa Fe mansion.

One of the couple’s dogs was also found dead.

Hackman’s daughter, Elizabeth, shared her grief over her dad’s tragic passing. Speaking to TMZ, she said, “The house is fairly modern, built in 2000, but we don’t know if there were any issues with gas leaks or if there were any recent service calls to the property.”

Since gas leak was ruled out, investigators are still scratching their heads over the possible cause of death of the Hollywood icon, his wife, and their dog.

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According to the Associated Press, Hackman’s body was found in a mudroom, while Arakawa’s was in a bathroom next to a space heater.

While the Santa Fe sheriff’s office spokesperson, Denise Avila, said there was no indication of foul play, detectives noted in a search warrant affidavit that the deaths were “suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation.”

As stated in the publication, pills were scattered in the bathroom.

Daily Mail reported that the bodies of Hackman and his wife were partially mummified.

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According to officials, it would take around three months for the toxicology report to come out.

“We’re trying to put together a timeline of when the decedents were last seen or spoken to,” Santa Fe County Sheriff Adam Mendoza told Today. He said it was “a challenge” because they were “very private individuals and a private family.”

He added: “Just based on their body and other evidence on the body, it appears [they had been deceased for] several days and possibly even up to a couple weeks.”

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Angelina Jolie, 49, is showing off her…

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Rumors are that Angelina Jolie has found love again. This time in the British rapper Akala.

The speculations that the pair has been involved together romantically made plenty of headlines during the last couple of months. But now, people close to the actress and the rapper say they have been just hanging out as friends.

A source told People that Akala is in fact dating someone else, and his partner is also friends with Jolie.

Angelina Jolie remains private about her love life.

The source claimed that the trio “all work together” and Akala’s partner attends “every event” with them.

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Other publications claim that Jolie and Akala are in fact “the real deal,” with The Sun reporting that the The Tourist star sneaked the rapper into her hotel suit while attending an event in London.

A source told The Sun, “Angelina and Akala have been secretly spending nights together at her London hotel The Corinthia.

“Angelina arrived at the hotel via the loading bay at around 8pm on Wednesday before being joined by Akala at around 10pm.

“The pair spent Wednesday and Thursday night together inside the hotel and did not leave.

“Akala was sneaked out of the hotel via one of Angelina’s cars on Friday — a couple of hours before the BFI film premiere for her new movie.

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“They are using separate cars and secret entrances to keep their relationship under wraps, but it’s the real deal.”

Jolie is also said to be interested in hanging out with Akala’s sister, British rapper Ms. Dynamite.

“They were introduced through a charitable venture they were both supporting, and Angelina has been interested in learning more about his activism and loves his sister’s music,” a source said.

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In September, 2024, Jolie and Akala were photographed together with the actress’ son, Pax, 20, whom she shares with ex-husband, Brad Pitt.

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7 signs that you may have intestinal parasites in your body

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Intestinal parasites include worms and single-celled organisms that live in the intestines of a human body. These parasites are transmitted through contaminated foods or water, close contact with a person who’s already infected, as well as because of poor hygiene.

Parasites take advantage of the host’s body for both food and shelter. They rely on the host to transfer to other potential hosts, allowing them to reproduce and spread further.

Having them in your body will cause unpleasant symptoms and in some cases will affect the person’s health and well-being.

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The symptoms, however, mainly depend on the type of parasites that have infected the person’s intestines.

Some intestinal parasites may leave you feeling extremely hungry, even after you have just had your meal, while others can cause bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Other symptoms may include excessive itching and anemia.

However, some of the most common signs and symptoms are as follows:

1. Digestive Issues

Digestive issues, including inflammation in the intestines that leads to vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation accompanied with nausea may be a sign of intestinal parasites.

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2. Fatigue

Intestinal parasites feed on the nutrients of the food we consume, leaving us with lack of important nutrients to produce energy, which can easily lead to fatigue.

3. Skin Irritation

The parasites that live inside our body release toxins into the bloodstreams, which leads to skin irritations and itching. They can also be the reason for certain skin conditions such as hives, rashes, rosacea, and even eczema.

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4. Anemia

Besides the nutrients we consume, intestinal parasites also feed on red blood cells, causing anemia.

5. Weight Loss

The weight loss may be a side effect of the loss of appetite certain intestine parasites cause at humans.

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6. Joint Pain

When they release toxins into the bloodstream, parasites not only affect the person’s skin, but they also cause inflammation of the joints.

7. Allergies

The toxins may also cause allergies that manifest through sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes.

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The most common way of treating intestinal parasites are over-the-counter medications that treat different types of parasites. In more severe cases, the doctor can prescribe other drugs or the person can even undergo a surgery.

To prevent getting parasites practice good hygiene, and avoid contaminated food and water.

*Disclaimer: This information is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or healthcare provider with any questions about your health or medications. Do not disregard professional advice based on this information.

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Trump signed a new executive order aimed at healthcare pricing

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The most recent executive order President Donald Trump has signed aims at improving price transparency on healthcare costs. He plans to do so by directing federal agencies to enforce a 2019 order he signed during his first term.

The order states that health care providers must disclose “actual prices of items and services, not estimates.”

A recent report from PatientRightsAdvocate.org, a non-profit organization, revealed that only 21.1 percent of the hospitals it reviewed fully complied with the order Trump signed during his first term.

“Hospitals and health plans were not adequately held to account when their price transparency data was incomplete or not even posted at all,” Trump wrote in his executive order. “The Biden Administration failed to take sufficient steps to fully enforce my Administration’s requirement that would end the opaque nature of drug prices by ensuring health plans publicly post the true prices they pay for prescription drugs.”

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Further, Trump aims “to put patients first and ensure they have the information they need to make well-informed healthcare decisions.”

Speaking of the executive order, the president said, “It is one of the biggest things that can happen to reducing cost and healthcare.

“It takes a little while to kick in but Biden ended it immediately upon coming in which was a terrible travesty in my opinion.

“We are going to start up and we have even made it stronger by a couple of major factors.

He added that it allows people to go out and negotiate prices. “You can’t even talk about it when you visit a hospital and see a doctor.”

“This allows you to go out and talk about it and it is actually one of the biggest… there are a couple of people that go back a long way that feel that there are real pros of this, this is the biggest thing you can do for cutting prices.”

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Further, he said he’s well aware that this order will not suit hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry, but it will certainly suit those that receive the medical care.

When Trump signed the initial executive order back in 2019, hospital groups not only opposed it, but they also challenged it at court.

They claimed the order violated their First Amendment free speech rights, and undermined competition. The court rejected the claim.

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Gene Hackman’s daughter reveals what she thinks killed her father

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Gene Hackman’s daughter, Leslie, opened up about her dad’s passing and revealed what could be the reason that led to the tragedy that shook the world.

Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead in their Santa Fe home on Wednesday, although the exact time of their passing is not known. One of their dogs was also found dead alongside the couple.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Heckman’s daughter revealed that despite being close to her father, it’s been “a few months” since she had last seen or heard her father.

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According to her, “Everything was normal and everything was good” and “despite his age, he was in very good physical condition.” Leslie also told the publication that “He liked to do Pilates and yoga, and he was continuing to do that several times a week. So he was in good health.”

Leslie and her sister Elizabeth assume that their dad and their stepmother died by inhaling toxic fumes due to a carbon monoxide leak.

Gene Hackman and daughter Elizabeth Hackman attend the screening of “Superman” on December, 10, 1978 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. (Getty Images)

“The house is fairly modern, built in 2000,” Elizabeth shared with TMZ, “but we don’t know if there were any issues with gas leaks or if there were any recent service calls to the property.”

Authorities answered to a call by a concerned neighbor who was performing a welfare check on the property.

Deputies arrived at the scene along with members of the fire department who helped ensure there were no lingering toxic fumes that could endanger anyone else.

Gene Hackman and Daughter Elizabeth Hackman during Gene Hackman Sighting on Rodeo Drive – March 24, 1979 at Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

Elizabeth said that following her father’s retirement, he and wife Betsy led a quiet life. She also revealed that Hackman’s favorite movie was The French Connection, a role that cemented his place on the list of Hollywood icons.

It was back in 2004 that Hackman revealed he would no longer be making films, sharing with Larry King that he had no productions lined up for the future.

Gene Hackman was a two-times Oscar winner who could play any role.

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Melania Trump prepared to ‘fiercely’ defend son Barron

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While his parents headed to the White House with his father holding office for the second time, Barron Trump, the youngest son of the business mogul, opted to continue his studies in New York.

Barron is currently attending Stern Business School at New York University, but unlike most of his classmates who are staying on campus, he’s residing at Trump Tower.

“Living in a dorm in a college town isn’t in the stars for him at this point,” a source told People. “Barron already has his own political ideas. It all needs to be monitored in light of the situation.”

The source added that she will do everything in her power to support her son’s well-being.

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“Whether or not others think he is capable of being on his own, Melania feels it’s better to be around him as much as possible,” that source said. “I see that continuing.”

“Melania worries about the hate in the country and how it falls on her son, who is innocent of any of this,” the source added. “She is and has been a good sounding board for him. They talk about life as it is and how they are in the spotlight. She tries to normalize his life. If that is even possible.”

“She wants to encourage him to make friends”

“Any child in the world spotlight like this would be lucky to have a parent so willing to give her time to help keep his life running smoothly,” a Palm Beach source told the outlet.

Speaking of his son’s choice of university, President Trump said, “It’s a very high-quality place. He liked it. He liked the school. We liked NYU. I’ve known NYU for a long time, but it’s one of the highest-rated schools.

“I went to Wharton, and that was certainly one that we were considering. We didn’t do that,” Trump continued. “We went for Stern. He’s a very high-aptitude child, but he’s no longer a child. He’s just passed into something beyond childhood, he’s doing great.”

While Melania now resides in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, it was reported that she would be splitting her time between Washington DC, Florida, and New York.

In fact, it is expected that she spends time with her son, whom she’s very close to.

A source close to the family spoke to People, describing the First Lady as “very protective” of her only child.

“Melania’s friends are her family members. She is a doting mother to Barron and very protective of him. This is nothing new,” the source said, adding that Barron always has been a “first priority.”

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“She has carte blanche – she can be as active in the East Wing or as inactive as she cares to be,” Kate Bennett, author of Free, Melania, told CNN.

Bennett added that unlike other first ladies, Melania didn’t use the period of the last four years to build hew own platform and brand.

“The missed opportunity of this period between her tenure in the White House has been the lack of a continuing platform or policy agenda that most first ladies build on.”

However, no matter how much she tried to protect him and keep him out of the spotlight, being the son of the president of the country make people interested in Barron’s private life.

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Oscar winner Gene Hackman and wife found dead in Santa Fe home

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Gene Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner, and wife Betsy Arakawa both found dead in their $3.8million Santa Fe home.

The couple, who had been married since 1991, were found on Wednesday morning along with their dog, but according to the police, the exact time of their passing remains unknown. The office of Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said no foul play is suspected at this point.

The cause of death is unknown.

“All I can say is that we’re in the middle of a preliminary death investigation, waiting on approval of a search warrant,” the sheriff told the Santa Fe New Mexican. According to the publication, the statement was released before the authorities had positively identified the couple. “I want to assure the community and neighborhood that there’s no immediate danger to anyone.”

Gene Hackman at the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards, January 19, 2003. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.

Over the course of his brilliant Hollywood career, Gene Hackman starred in over 70 movies. He won multiple awards, including the coveted Oscar for Best Actor in The French Connection as well as Best Supporting Actor for his role as Little Bill Daggett in Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven.

Indeed, he was considered to be one of the finest actors of his generation, playing both villains and heroes, in comedies, dramas, and action films. He could literally play every role there was.

Gene Hackman stepped out from the limelight some 20 years ago, retiring from the world of film.

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Back in 2009, he told Empire, “The straw that broke the camel’s back was actually a stress test that I took in New York.

“The doctor advised me that my heart wasn’t in the kind of shape that I should be putting it under any stress.”

Instead, he turned to fishing, painting, and writing.

Back in March 2024, a photo of the actor and his wife was posted online. It was a rare occasion of the two being spotted out since his retiring.

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As tributes came pouring in, Star Trek actor George Takei posted on X that “we have lost one of the true giants of the screen”.

“Gene Hackman could play anyone, and you could feel a whole life behind it,” he wrote. “He could be everyone and no one, a towering presence or an everyday Joe. That’s how powerful an actor he was. He will be missed, but his work will live on forever.”

At the time of their passing, Gene Hackman and his wife were 95 and 63 respectively.

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Man ate a slug after a dare, resulting in a tragic outcome

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A silly dare among a group of friends turned into a tragedy that left a young man paralyzed and then claimed his life.

When 19-year-old Sam Ballard gulped a slug after being dared by his friends, he never assumed his life would change for the worse.

Shortly after the stunt, Ballard complained of leg pain, which doctors believed to be a multiple sclerosis, a disease his father suffered from. However, it was later determined that the young man contracted rat lungworm, a parasitic infection found in rodents that can also infect snails and slugs through the larvae in their feces.

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It didn’t take long before the promising rugby player lost the ability to walk.

Speaking of the day Ballard made the tragic choice to eat that slug, one of his friends, Jimmy Galvin, recalled, “We were sitting, having a bit of a red wine appreciation night, trying to act as grown-ups and a slug came crawling across. The conversation came, ‘should I eat it?’ [and] off Sam went.”

Sadly, the infection affected Ballard’s brain. He contracted meningitis and was left in coma for 420 days. When he finally woke up, doctors determined he had brain damage.

Over the years following the incident, he did regain some use of his limbs but still needed to be fed.

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The disease hadn’t affected his mental abilities, however.

“He’s in there, 100%,” Galvin told The Sunday Project. “I apologized to Sam about everything that happened that night in the backyard. And he just started bawling his eyes out. I know he’s there.”

Sadly, Sam Ballard passed away eight years after gulping the snail and contracting the awful disease.

His obituary read: “Sam was a true battler and hero to his younger brother Joshua and sister Melanie. He had an army of friends and family who have loved and cared for him for which he was truly grateful.

“His last days were the happiest and he was surrounded by a room full of love.”

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