The actor, 95, dubbed his wife of 30-years his 'lovely girl' in one of the sweet messages
Officers found Hackman and his wife dead in their home along with one of their dogs, two more of their pets were still alive
The pair were found dead in February, over a week after her death
Gene Hackman was found deceased alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa in February
She made a request to the police
Police said Betsy Arakawa made a call to a Santa Fe doctor a day after she was thought to have died
The legendary actor and his wife tragically passed away last month
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Australian kelpie mix Zinna was one of Hackman and Arakawa's three beloved pets
The Santa Fe doctor's claims could change a lot of what we know about Hackman and Arakawa's case
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead, along with one of their dogs, in their Santa Fe property on 26 February
The dog, called Zinna, died while the other two canines owned by Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa survived
Police still have a few 'loopholes' to tie up
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Gene Hackman passed away a week after his wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
The couple's causes of death were confirmed yesterday
The Hollywood star and his wife were found dead at their Santa Fe home on 26 February
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Fire chief gives Gene Hackman update as he shares new information on his tragic death alongside wife
The Oscar-winner and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their home on 26 February
One of the actor's three pets was also found dead at the Santa Fe home
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found 'partially mummified'
Legendary Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa's bodies were discovered on 26 February
Hackman and Arakawa's neighbours spoke about the couple's lives before they were found dead in their Santa Fe home
The actor paid tribute to Gene Hackman
The star is set to make a special tribute
The Santa Fe Sheriff said the discovery of pills near Arakawa will be key in their investigation