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TMZ.com:
Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Deaths Called ‘Suspicious’  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Gene Hackman's death and the death of his wife and dog is puzzling authorities, who have labeled his passing “suspicious.”  —  According to a search warrant, obtained by TMZ, a Santa Fe detective who sought …
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Associated Press:
Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows  —  Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were apparently dead for some time before a maintenance worker discovered their bodies at the couple's Santa Fe home, according to investigators.
Nicholas Gilmore / Santa Fe New Mexican:
Sheriff: Gene Hackman, wife found dead in Santa Fe home; no foul play suspected  —  Legendary actor, two-time Oscar winner and author Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead Wednesday afternoon in their home in the Santa Fe Summit community northeast of the city.
TMZ.com:
Gene Hackman's Family Suspects Carbon Monoxide Poisoning  —  GENE HACKMAN FAMILY SUSPECTS CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING … Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, tragically died this week ... and their family believes carbon monoxide poisoning is to blame, TMZ has learned.
The Guardian:
Gene Hackman and pianist wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home with their dog  —  The Oscar-winning star of The French Connection, The Conversation, Superman and The Poseidon Adventure has died, along with his classical musician wife  —  Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife …
NBC News:
Gene Hackman's death called ‘suspicious’; no obvious signs of gas leak as investigation continues  —  The fire department “did not locate signs of a leak or poisoning,” a search warrant states.  —  Legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in separate rooms in their Santa Fe …
TMZ.com:
Gene Hackman 911 Caller Emotional on Phone, Says He Can't See Anyone Moving  —  GENE HACKMAN & WIFE BETSY THEY'RE NOT MOVING, SEND SOMEONE QUICK ... Emotional Caretaker Pleads In 911 Audio … Gene Hackman and his wife were inside their home, not moving ... and the sight of them got the 911 caller very emotional, TMZ has learned.
New York Times:
Scattered Pills Found Near Body of Hackman's Wife as Inquiry Continues  —  The sheriff's office in Santa Fe County, N.M., is investigating after the actor Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were found dead inside their home.  —  The actor Gene Hackman was found dead in a mud room …
Robert Berkvist / New York Times:
Gene Hackman, Hollywood's Consummate Everyman, Dies at 95  —  The winner of two Oscars, he was hailed for his nuanced performances in films like “The French Connection,” “Unforgiven” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.”  —  Gene Hackman, who never fit the mold of a Hollywood movie star …
TMZ.com:
Sheriff Says Gene Hackman & Wife Betsy Were Dead for At Least a Day  —  GENE HACKMAN DEATH SHERIFF SAYS SEARCH WARRANT REQUESTED AFTER BODIES FOUND ... Two Dogs Survived … The Santa Fe County Sheriff says he's not ruling anything out in the deaths of iconic actor Gene Hackman, his wife …
Discussion: E! Online, People, Mirror and Page Six
Variety:
Gene Hackman and Wife's Deaths Called ‘Suspicious’ in Search Warrant: ‘No Obvious Signs of a Gas Leak’ and ‘Thorough Investigation’ Required
Alexia Fernández / People:
Actor Gene Hackman, His Wife and Dog Found Dead in Santa Fe Home: Sheriff
Lex Harvey / CNN:
Actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa found dead in their New Mexico home, police say
Melanie Goodfellow / Deadline:
Gene Hackman & Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead In Santa Fe Home
TMZ.com:
Michelle Trachtenberg Cause of Death Undetermined, Family Refuses Autopsy  —  MICHELLE TRACHTENBERG Cause Of Death Undetermined ... FAMILY DECLINES AUTOPSY  —  Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death will not be released ... because the beloved actress' family has turned down an autopsy, TMZ has confirmed.
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New York Post:
Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death ruled ‘undetermined’ after family objects to autopsy  —  Actress Michelle Trachtenberg's death was ruled “undetermined” Thursday morning after her family objected to an autopsy, according to a spokeswoman for the city medical examiner's office and sources.
People:
Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause of Death Is Ruled ‘Undetermined’ After She Dies Suddenly at 39
Janine Henni / People:
Princess Eugenie's Heartbreak at the Death of ‘True’ Friend Michelle Trachtenberg: Inside Their Bond
Deirdre Durkan-simonds / Daily Mail:
Chace Crawford pays tribute to Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg in emotional post after her sudden death
Aisha Bowe / Blue Origin:
Blue Origin Announces Crew For New Shepard's 31st Mission  —  New Shepard's 11th Human Flight, NS-31, Will Launch This Spring with Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn, and Lauren Sánchez  —  Blue Origin today announced the six people flying on its NS-31 mission.
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Caitlyn Somers / Us Weekly:
Katy Perry and Gayle King Among Blue Origin Rocket Crew in All-Women Mission to Space
Matt Grobar / Deadline:
Monarch Media Developing ‘A Walk To Remember’ Reboot … An enduringly popular bestseller published in 1999, A Walk to Remember follows a rebellious high school senior who falls for a quiet, faith-driven girl after being forced to participate in a school play, discovering the transformative power of love …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
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Megan Rubenstein / E! Online:   A Walk to Remember Reboot Is Officially in the Works 23 Years Later
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Kathleen Kennedy Speaks On Her Lucasfilm Plans — She Is Not Soon Retiring — & The Films That Will Keep Her In ‘Star Wars’ Orbit For Years To Come … Belloni has for years has been beating on Kennedy like she owes him money, and he this week reported Kennedy was retiring.
Discussion: Just Jared and The Wrap
 
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