Gene Hackman’s final autopsy indicates horrifying detail of his last days

Harrowing new information has come to light about the final days of the Oscar winner, prior to his death in February.

Gene Hackman’s final autopsy reportedly indicates the actor had not eaten for an extended period of time prior to his death in February.

The official report from the Office of the Medical Investigator in New Mexico showed Hackman had trace amounts of acetone in his system, reports Page Six.

The legendary star’s toxicology test showed acetone levels at 5.3 mg/dl, which is consistent with prolonged fasting, per Fox News.

The solvent can be a “product of diabetic and fasting-induced ketoacidosis as well as a metabolite following isopropanol ingestion,” according to the report.

The autopsy also confirmed Hackman had a “history of congestive heart failure” and “severe chronic hypertensive changes” to his kidneys.

Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were both found dead in their home. Picture: AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File

The medical investigator’s report also noted “neurodegenerative features consistent with Alzheimer’s disease.”

New Mexico officials previously revealed Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa’s causes of death during a press conference in March.

Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza speaks during a press conference on the investigation into the tragedy in February. Picture: Sam Wasson/Getty Images

The actor died of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with “advanced Alzheimer’s disease” being a contributing factor.

There was no food in his stomach, per the autopsy performed February 27, revealing he had not recently eaten.

Arakawa, meanwhile, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a rare rodent-transmitted virus. Hackman tested negative for the virus.

The couple’s deaths shocked the entertainment industry. Picture: Supplied

It’s believed the classical pianist died on February 12, while the Royal Tenenbaums actor likely died on February 18 when his pacemaker last showed signs of activity.

Officials believe Hackman had been unknowingly living with his wife’s dead body for days.

At the time, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Heather Jarrell said it was “quite possible” Hackman did not know Arakawa had passed due to his mental state.

The couple’s partially mummified bodies were discovered in separate rooms of their extremely cluttered home on February 25.

Hackman was 95, and Arakawa was 65.

This article originally appeared in Page Six and was reproduced with permission.

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