An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal's demise.

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s dog, who was found partially mummified alongside the deceased couple in their Santa Fe home, died from dehydration and starvation, according to a report.

Details surrounding the death of one of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s dogs have been released. After the two-time Oscar winner was found dead at their Santa Fe home with his wife and one of their three dogs on Feb.