New revelations shed light on Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy’s final days in Santa Fe. An ABC News special highlights their deep bond, with friends calling Gene a "gentle giant" and Betsy a devoted wife who lovingly took care of their home. Gene, known for his passion for painting, was remembered as generous and deeply engaged in conversations. Betsy, a classically trained pianist, once performed with the Honolulu Philharmonic. The couple met at a California gym in the 1980s and married in 1991. Gene passed away at 95 from heart disease and advanced Alzheimer’s, while Betsy, just 65, succumbed to hantavirus, a rare virus linked to rodents.