His wife dead, an ailing Gene Hackman was stranded alone in his house for days, authorities believe Los Angeles TimesGene Hackman Lost His Wife and Caregiver, and Spent 7 Days Alone The New York TimesSheriff Makes Big Admission In The Gene Hackman Investigation Men's JournalGene Hackman's wife was protective of his health for years. She died of hantavirus and days later, he was gone CNN International
