Leslie Hackman Spotted Solemnly After Father’s Death, Just Week Following Mother’s Passing

Gene Hackman’s daughter Leslie was spotted looking pensive during a solo outing in Los Angeles, just days after the devastating news of her father’s death became public. Radar reported on March 10, 2025, that Leslie had not seen her famous father in several months before his body, along with that of his wife Betsy Arakawa, was discovered.

During her excursion, Leslie was seen holding a plastic bag and made her way to her red Jeep, dressed in a flowing long dress and clutching a leather purse. Notably absent from the outing was her sister Elizabeth, who had recently shared a meal with Leslie at a local Denny’s.

The revelations surrounding Hackman and Arakawa’s deaths have stirred confusion and grief. Medical officials revealed that Betsy Arakawa, aged 65, died from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, a rare illness transmitted by rodent droppings. Gene Hackman, who passed away due to hypertensive cardiovascular disease exacerbated by Alzheimer’s, was reportedly unaware of his wife’s fate, as she succumbed a week prior to him on February 11. The couple was found in different rooms of their home on February 26, their decomposed bodies causing identification delays for authorities.

Speculation about the circumstances of their deaths ran rampant prior to the confirmation of the actual causes. Elizabeth had pondered the possibility of a carbon monoxide leak, but investigators dismissed that theory, noting no traces of the toxic gas. Another unfounded rumor involved a double suicide, which the Chief Medical Examiner explained was inconsistent with the conditions in which the couple was found.

Despite the sorrow surrounding their passings, Leslie had previously expressed gratitude for her stepmother, acknowledging Betsy’s vital role in caring for her father. She remarked on how well Gene maintained his health, practicing Pilates and yoga regularly, crediting Betsy for keeping him alive until the age of 95. Leslie expressed her deep sadness over both their deaths, reflecting on the strong bond her parents shared.

While the family navigates this period of profound loss, they have garnered sympathy from the public and friends alike as they process their grief and remember the legacy of Gene Hackman, a Hollywood icon.