it's been reported that Mr. Hackman's cane and sunglasses were near his body leading to speculation that he had fallen. I have to wonder if he was on his way in or out of the home (he was found in the mudroom) when he heard his wife shout out or fall in the course of having her OWN medical event. aged 96, reportedly unsteady on his feet...he could have fallen himself and been unable to get up or summon help.