Mummification is the process of preserving a corpse, generally by eliminating internal organs and treating the body with chemicals or natural substances to prevent decomposition.
But the use of the world in reference to the death of the Hollywood actor Gene Hackman has left a large number of confused people.
The term “mummification” is used because the body of the wife of Hackman, Betsy Arakawa, showed signs of mummification when they were found dead in their house in New Mexico.
His hands and feet had undergone significant dehydration, causing the narrowing of the tissues and hardening, which is characteristic of mummification.
According to local media, this has happened due to environmental factors, probably the dry and warm conditions of their house.
The authorities think that the couple was died for at least a few weeks before their discovery, which allowed the mummification process to occur.
Reports indicate that Gene Hackman’s body has not shown the same level of mummification as that of his wife. The investigation into their death is underway and the authorities have described circumstances as “sufficiently suspicious” to justify an in -depth investigation.
