When the news broke about the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, my stomach dropped. It’s a deeply tragic story in and of itself, but as more and more information was released to the public,

A Santa Fe-based contractor, who did regular construction and maintenance at the home of Hackman and Betsy Arakawa, said the 95-year-old actor recently appeared to be in good health.

The estate of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, is hoping to keep records related to their deaths private. Julia Peters, a representative for the estate, has asked a court in New Mexico to block the release of photos,