Their deaths have been subject to much speculation after it emerged that they were both found in different rooms of the home.

Legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, and their dog were found dead in their home outside Santa Fe, authorities say.

An investigation is underway after Oscar-winner Gene Hackman was found dead along with his wife and dog at their New Mexico home. The deaths are being investigated as "suspicious," according to a search warrant affidavit by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department.