Published On: Mon, Apr 28th, 2025

Autopsy confirms Gene Hackman died from heart disease, notes his Alzheimer’s and prolonged fasting

Actor Gene Hackman signs a copy of his new book "Perdido Star" at a book signing.

The main cause of Gene Hackman’s death was heart disease, but the 95-year-old actor was also in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease and likely had not eaten for a long time, according to a new autopsy report.

CBC | World News

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Autopsy confirms Gene Hackman died from heart disease, notes his Alzheimer’s and prolonged fasting