Home » What is hantavirus – and how rare is it? NewsUS What is hantavirus – and how rare is it? by Brian's Empire KE Updated: 09/03/2025 by Brian's Empire KE Published: 08/03/2025Updated: 09/03/2025 12 views 0 minutes read Donate A+A- Reset 12 Explainer Explainer What is hantavirus – the rare disease that actor Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa died from? The actor's wife Betsy Arakawa died after developing hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) around 11 February, a pathologist said. Image: The deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) can carry the virus which causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in humans. Pic: iStock Donation for Author Support My Work Donate 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrWhatsappTelegramCopy LinkEmail Brian's Empire KE previous post Polish government plans mandatory military training for adult men next post Trump says Ukraine ‘more difficult’ to deal with than Russia Related Articles Indian military action against Pakistan could happen in... Published: 30/04/2025 People cheer as power comes back on in... Published: 30/04/2025 ‘He kept saying I’m a murderer’: Polish doctor... Published: 30/04/2025 ‘A shell remains’: Sky reporter returns to family... Published: 30/04/2025 Has Trump’s first 100 days left America more... Published: 30/04/2025 Fast and furious: 100 days of Trump Published: 30/04/2025 Norway raises security concerns over Manhattan-sized Arctic land... Published: 30/04/2025 UK joins US in strike on Houthi target... Published: 30/04/2025 Five things you need to make it through... Published: 30/04/2025 Israeli foreign minister slams UN, calls it ‘rotten,... Published: 30/04/2025 Add new comment Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Your rating: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. * By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website.