Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza shared some insight into the possible timeline of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa’s deaths and the authorities' investigation on the 'Today' show on Friday,

Police have deemed the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa as 'suspicious enough' to investigate.

The Santa Fe County Sheriff's office initially said it did not believe "foul play was a factor," but a later search warrant affidavit ruled their deaths as "suspicious" amid an ongoing investigation.

Gene Hackman has died aged 95. Santa Fe Sherrif Adan Mendoza told the Santa Fe New Mexican that the Oscar-winning actor died on Wednesday at his New Mexico home alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog.

Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one of the industry’s most respected and honored performers, has been found dead along with his wife at their home.

An investigation is underway after actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 64, were mysteriously found dead alongside a dog in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home, authorities said. The couple was found Wednesday afternoon during a welfare check after their neighbor called and was concerned about their well-being,

Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose studied portraits ranged from reluctant heroes to conniving villains and made him one of the industry’s most respected and honored performers,