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 0 minutes read Donate 11 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 The price of love – the doctor who... Published: 27/04/2025 Here’s why a flare-up between India and Pakistan... Published: 27/04/2025 Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors... Published: 27/04/2025 Biden relegated to back of world leaders section... Published: 27/04/2025 A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked... Updated: 27/04/2025 Conclave ‘very, very different’ from US elections; ‘anything... Updated: 27/04/2025 Russia claims it has regained full control of... Updated: 27/04/2025 Moment driver sees huge explosion rip through Iran... Updated: 27/04/2025 Huge blast at key Iranian port kills 14... Updated: 27/04/2025 Popes who have served the Catholic Church for... Updated: 27/04/2025 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.