A necropsy report has revealed that dehydration and starvation likely led to the death of one of actor Gene Hackman and his wife’s dogs, found alongside the deceased couple in their New Mexico home.

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. A report obtained by The Associated Press from the Santa Fe County animal control agency details partial mummification and noted that while the