The report noted that the stomach of the dog that belonged to Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa was mostly empty except for small amounts of hair and bile.

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’ s dog Zinna’s cause of death has been revealed. The Australian kelpie likely died due to dehydration and starvation, per a report from the Santa Fe County animal control agency obtained by The Associated Press on Friday, March 14.

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT An examination of the dog found dead with Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa has revealed what likely led to the animal's demise.