Ever since 1993, when a deadly disease outbreak in the Four Corners first revealed the presence of hantavirus in North ...

Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare rodent-spread disease with a mortality rate up to 50% in the American Southwest, officials said.

The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed on Friday afternoon that Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus infection.

Betsy Arakawa, the classical pianist married to Gene Hackman, died last month of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease linked to rodents, New Mexico authorities announced Friday.

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

New Mexico officials held a press conference Friday ... 65 from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), which is linked to rodents. Officials identified signs of rodent entry in the couple ...

Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa died from a hantavirus infection likely caused by exposure to a rodent infestation. What is the disease?

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Betsy Arakawa, the wife of Gene Hackman, died days before her husband. Health officials say here cause of death was ...

Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus infection, officials in New Mexico announced Friday. Hantavirus, found throughout the world, is spread by contact with rodents or their urine ...

The actor’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died of a respiratory illness linked to rodents, New Mexico officials said. Mr. Hackman had Alzheimer’s, which contributed to his death from heart disease.