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.

The partially mummified dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife at their New Mexico home likely died of dehydration and starvation, according to the Associated Press. A report by the Santa Fe County animal control agency said it found no evidence of infectious disease,