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 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,

A month after the couple died separately in their New Mexico home, an outside party has been appointed as the representative for their estates.

A cause of death has been established for Hackman's dog that was found dead alongside the actor and his wife last month.