ANNE Heche's cause of death has been revealed after she tragically passed away at the age of 53. The soap opera star died from smoke inhalation and burns after her car crashed into a woman's home and burst into flames on August 5, officials said.
Heche also suffered a serious fracture to her chest due to the accident, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office said. Anne Heche was an actress, writer, and producer who was born on May 25, 1969, in Aurora, Ohio.
The actress made headlines when she was reportedly driving at speeds of up to 90mph before the crash in the Mar Vista area. Video footage showed Anne appearing to speed down a residential street in her blue Mini Cooper.
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