Helen Khan lost her dad to Alzheimer's disease, and like Gene Hackman's daughter, she is very grateful for the 'absolutely amazing' care of his wife in his final years

At a press conference last week, Dr Heather Jarrell, New Mexico's chief medical examiner, said Arakawa died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a respiratory illness caused by exposure to infected rodents. Hackman's death was the result of significant heart disease, with Alzheimer's disease as a contributing factor.

Before Gene Hackman was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease that ultimately led to his death, the actor tried to keep his body healthy. A friend said he was worried about getting older

Gene Hackman tried to stay active before his health declined. Friends of the Oscar-winning actor recently spoke to Fox News Digital about how he was focused on his health, and was “bothered” by aging,