Gene Hackman died of heart disease, Alzheimer's. What to know about the conditions.
Gene Hackman had advanced Alzheimer’s and possibly didn’t know his wife died, medical examiner says
Gene Hackman Suffered from Advanced Alzheimer's Disease and May Not Have Been 'Aware' Wife Betsy Died, Authorities Reveal
Gene Hackman had advanced Alzheimer’s and severe heart disease at time of death: ‘In very poor health’
Gene Hackman “was in very poor health” before his death, which was caused by heart problems and advanced Alzheimer’s disease, officials revealed on Friday. New Mexico Chief Medical Examiner Heather Jarrell shared the details of Hackman’s health in his final days at a press conference in Santa Fe alongside Sheriff Adan Mendoza.
What is Alzheimer's disease and how is it detected?
"Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks," Achrekar said. "It is the most common cause of dementia among older adults." Diagnoses of the memory-loss disease normally happens after the age of 60.
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, suffered from advanced Alzheimer's, autopsy shows
By Andrew Hay SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) -Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was in an advanced state of Alzheimer's and died of heart disease and other factors likely days after his wife, Betsy Arakawa,