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,

Hackman, 95, and reportedly diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer’s, was found dead in his Santa Fe home seven days after Arakawa’s unexpected passing. The official cause was heart failure, but the reality is much more heartbreaking — he likely died because the person keeping him safe was suddenly no longer there.

A Santa Fe-based contractor, who did regular construction and maintenance at the home of Hackman and Betsy Arakawa, said the 95-year-old actor recently appeared to be in good health.