ABC News special covers Gene Hackman's death in New Mexico

ABC News will air a special titled "Last Days of Gene Hackman" on March 18 at 10 p.m. ET. The one-hour program focuses on the recent deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, in their New Mexico home. The special will explore the investigation into their deaths, which has drawn public attention and grief. New cellphone forensics revealed that Arakawa contacted a medical group shortly before her death. The program features interviews with local sheriff Adan Mendoza and friends of the couple, providing insights into the timeline of events surrounding their passing. The special will also be available for streaming on Hulu the following day.