An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal's demise.

Gene Hackman, 95, died of cardiovascular and Alzheimer's disease likely around Feb. 18, about one week after his wife, officials said.

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy had established each other as the personal representatives of their estates before they were both found dead on Feb. 26

A cause of death has been established for Hackman's dog that was found dead alongside the actor and his wife last month.

A month after the couple died separately in their New Mexico home, an outside party has been appointed as the representative for their estates.

The two-time Oscar winner’s will reportedly does not name his three children, Christopher, Elizabeth, and Leslie.