According to Chief Medical InvestigatorDr.

Heather Jarrell,

Mr. Hackman showed evidence of advanced Alzheimers disease.

He was in a very poor state of health.

Gene Hackman as Royal Tenenbaum in ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’

Image via Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

He had significant heart disease, and I think ultimately thats what resulted in his death.

Our condolences go out to the families of Hackman and Arakawa at this time.

Gene Hackman

The French Connection