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

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,

Authorities have shared heartbreaking details about actor Gene Hackman's dogs. Fire Chief Brian Moya told USA Today that authorities were first called to the Hackman home when a maintenance man spotted the body of his wife,

The dog found dead alongside Gene Hackman and his wife likely died from a lack of food and water ... according to an animal control agency in New Mexico.