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.

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 wife Betsy Arakawa’s dog Zinna — found dead alongside the couple in February – likely died of starvation and dehydration, according to an autopsy report obtained by The Associated Press.