Actress Anne Heche has sadly died after being removed from life support, a week after she was involved in a serious car crash.The decision to take Anne off life support came as she was officially declared brain dead, as a result of a severe brain injury - one which she wouldn't "be able to survive."The former partner of Ellen Degeneres suffered an anoxic brain injury after she crashed her mini cooper into a residential Los Angeles home, causing a severe blaze.
At the time of the accident, Heche was under the influence of drugs but not alcohol.Investigators obtained a warrant to test the actress’ blood, and while no alcohol was detected, the test found traces of fentanyl and cocaine in her system.Fentanyl is a highly addictive substance which is often used in pain management medication.
As reported in the Mirror, a representative for the late mum-of-two said in a statement: “Unfortunately, due to her accident, Anne suffered a severe anoxic brain injury and remains in a coma, in critical condition.”Here is what you should know about anoxic brain injury, including the signs to look out for.Anoxic brain injury is a type of brain injury that isn't usually caused by a blow to the head.
A person can suffer with the life-threatening condition when there is a complete lack of oxygen to the brain.This results in the brain cells dying, which can occur in as little as four minutes after experiencing oxygen deprivation.Oxygen deprivation to the brain is extremely fatal with brain damage occurring in as little as 30 seconds.
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