1959 - 2025
Betsy Arakawa American Pianist
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Betsy Arakawa dating history
Relationships
Betsy Arakawa was previously married to Gene Hackman (1991 - 2025).
About
American Pianist Betsy Arakawa was born Betsy Machiko Arakawa on 15th December, 1959 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA and passed away on 12th Feb 2025 Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA aged 65. She is most remembered for her marriage to actor Gene Hackman. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Betsy Arakawa was in an on-screen matchup with Gene Hackman in The 20th Annual People's Choice Awards (1994).
Relationship Statistics
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| Married | 1 |
41 years, 1 month
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| Total | 1 |
41 years, 1 month
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Details
| First Name |
Betsy
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| Middle Name |
Machiko
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| Last Name |
Arakawa
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| Full Name at Birth |
Betsy Machiko Arakawa
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| Alternative Name |
Betsy Machiko Arakawa, Betsy Arakawa Hackman
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| Birthday |
15th December, 1959
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| Birthplace |
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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| Died |
12th February, 2025
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| Place of Death |
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Asian
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| Nationality |
American
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| University |
University of Southern California (BA), St. John's College (MA)
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| Occupation Text |
Classical Pianist, Businesswoman, book editor
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| Occupation |
Pianist
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| Claim to Fame |
her marriage to actor Gene Hackman
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Classical
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| Instrument (text) |
Piano
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Betsy Machiko Arakawa Hackman (December 15, 1959 – c.) was an American classical pianist and businesswoman. Born in Hawaii, she performed with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra at the age of eleven and later worked for the television game show Card Sharks as a production assistant. She met Gene Hackman in the 1980s, marrying him in 1991 and assisting with his novels. In 2001, she co-founded a linens and home furnishings store in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she and Hackman lived; the couple were also business partners in a local Asian restaurant.
