A week after the crash, Heche is “brain dead” but remains on life support, according to a statement shared by her family and friends with CNN. Under California law, because of her condition, Heche is considered legally dead. Heche has not been taken off life support, so they have time to determine if she is a match for organ donation, according to the spokesperson. The family said in a statement earlier Thursday night that it had been “a long time” Heche’s choice to donate her organs. “We have lost a bright light, a kind and happiest soul, a loving mother and a loyal friend,” the family’s previous statement said. “Anne will be greatly missed, but lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic work and her passionate advocacy. Her bravery in always standing her ground, spreading her message of love and acceptance, will continue to have a lasting impact. ” Hetse suffered severe anoxic brain damage, which deprives the brain of oxygen, resulting in the crash, according to the family spokesman. A woman inside the home at the time of the crash suffered minor injuries and sought medical attention, according to Lee. In their message Thursday, Heche’s family and friends thanked her care team at the Grossman Burn Center at West Hills Hospital and paid tribute to Heche’s “huge heart” and “generous spirit.” “More than her extraordinary talent, she saw spreading kindness and joy as her life’s work — especially moving the needle on accepting what you love,” the statement said. Heche rose to fame on the soap opera “Another World,” where she played the dual role of twins Vicky Hudson and Marley Love from 1987 to 1991. She won a Daytime Emmy Award for her performance on the show. Heche followed this success with several films, including “Donnie Brasco”, “Wag the Dog” and “Six Days Seven Nights” opposite Harrison Ford. In more recent years, Heche has appeared on TV shows such as “The Brave,” “Quantico,” and “Chicago PD.” After the accident, there was an outpouring of support for the actress from the Hollywood community. Her former ‘Men in Trees’ co-star James Tapper, with whom she shares one of her two sons, wrote on Instagram: ‘Thoughts and prayers for this wonderful woman, actress and mother tonight Anne Heche . We love you”. Ryan Tillotson, the producer of Heche’s “Better Together” podcast, said in a statement that she is “irreplaceable” and will be remembered for her “big heart, her commitment to the people she loved and the fearless way she fought for what he believed. in.” “More than a beloved hostess, Anne was my friend, collaborator and a very fine actress. Anne brought life to every room she entered with her tremendous energy and welcoming presence,” said Tillotson.
