Anne Heche gives eight people 'gift of life' as tragic star donates organs in final wish

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Anne’s organs were removed by surgeons in a bid to use them to save other patients’ lives, according to TMZ sources.The actress’ organs are said to represent the “gift of life” for up to eight other people who need them.It is not known which organs may have been donated.However, surgeons were prepared to perform the transplants as soon as Anne was taken off life support, according to NBC News.Anne’s organs were removed by surgeons in a bid to use them to save other patients’ lives, according to TMZ sources.The actress’ organs are said to represent the “gift of life” for up to eight other people who need them.It is not known which organs may have been donated.However, surgeons were prepared to perform the transplants as soon as Anne was taken off life support, according to NBC News.Anne’s family recently issued a statement explaining that it had "long been her choice to donate her organs and she’s being kept on life support to determine if any are viable".The news of Anne’s death came a week after her Mini Cooper smashed into a two-storey house.Following the crash, the car was engulfed in flames in the neighbourhood of Mar Vista.As a result, Anne suffered lung damage, burns, and a severe anoxic brain injury, which is caused by a sustained lack of oxygen to the brain.

In a statement released on Friday August 12, Anne's family gave an update on the tragic events.The statement read: "It has long been her choice to donate her organs and she is being kept on life support to determine if any are viable.""Anne had a huge heart and touched everyone she met with her generous spirit.“More than her extraordinary talent, she saw spreading kindness and joy as her life's work - especially moving the needle for acceptance of who you.