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, 95, died of cardiovascular and Alzheimer's disease likely around Feb. 18, about one week after his wife, officials said.

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.