The US actor Anne Heche has died, a week after she was critically injured in a car crash.
The news was confirmed by a representative for her family to the US online media outlet TMZ, who said in a statement: “We have lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend.
The news was confirmed by a representative for her family to the US online media outlet TMZ, who said in a statement: “We have lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend.
On Friday afternoon representatives for Heche, 53, confirmed she was “brain dead”, which under California law is the definition of death.
On Friday afternoon representatives for Heche, 53, confirmed she was “brain dead”, which under California law is the definition of death.
It was announced earlier in the day Heche would be taken off of life support. It is understood her heartbeat was being maintained in case appropriate organ donation could take place.
On Friday evening, Heche’s eldest son, Homer, 20, released a statement on behalf of himself and his half-brother, Atlas, 13.
On Friday evening, Heche’s eldest son, Homer, 20, released a statement on behalf of himself and his half-brother, Atlas, 13.
“My brother Atlas and I lost our Mom,” he told People. “After six days of almost unbelievable emotional swings, I am left with a deep, wordless sadness.
“My brother Atlas and I lost our Mom,” he told People. “After six days of almost unbelievable emotional swings, I am left with a deep, wordless sadness.
Hopefully my mom is free from pain and beginning to explore what I like to imagine as her eternal freedom.”
Hopefully my mom is free from pain and beginning to explore what I like to imagine as her eternal freedom.”
Earlier on Friday a friend of the actor, Nancy Davis, wrote on Instagram: “Heaven has a new Angel. My loving, kind, fun, endearing and beautiful friend @anneheche went to heaven.
Earlier on Friday a friend of the actor, Nancy Davis, wrote on Instagram: “Heaven has a new Angel. My loving, kind, fun, endearing and beautiful friend @anneheche went to heaven.
“Anne was always the kindest, most thoughtful person who always brought out the best in me … My heart is broken.”
“Anne was always the kindest, most thoughtful person who always brought out the best in me … My heart is broken.”
Heche’s former partner, Ellen DeGeneres, wrote on Twitter: “This is a sad day. I’m sending Anne’s children, family and friends all of my love.”
Heche’s former partner, Ellen DeGeneres, wrote on Twitter: “This is a sad day. I’m sending Anne’s children, family and friends all of my love.”
Heche’s former partner, Ellen DeGeneres, wrote on Twitter: “This is a sad day. I’m sending Anne’s children, family and friends all of my love.”
Heche’s former partner, Ellen DeGeneres, wrote on Twitter: “This is a sad day. I’m sending Anne’s children, family and friends all of my love.”