Actress Anne Heche suffered severe burn injuries in an accident and was declared brain dead. Her family released a statement on the actress’ death.
The US actress Anne Heche (“Ally McBeal”, “Six Days, Seven Nights”) died a week after a car accident. A spokesman confirmed the 53-year-old’s death on Friday. According to this, brain death has occurred, according to the laws in California a person is considered dead. However, she is still connected to machines to carry out an organ donation.
“Today we have lost a bright light, a kind and cheerful soul, a loving mother and a faithful friend,” the family statement said. “Anne will be greatly missed, but she lives on through her wonderful sons, her iconic work and her passionate advocacy for others. Her bravery to always stand by her truth and spread her message of love and acceptance will have a lasting impact .”
Anne Heche critically injured in a car accident
Heche’s car crashed into a Los Angeles apartment building on August 5 and was critically injured. According to the fire department, a serious fire broke out in the accident, which could only be extinguished after more than an hour and with the deployment of 59 firefighters.
Heche became known in the ’90s for films such as ‘Six Days Seven Nights’, ‘Donnie Brasco’ and ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’. She received an Emmy in 1991 for her role in the series “Another World”. Her relationship with star presenter Ellen DeGeneres also made headlines at the time.
Source: Stern
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