Ellen DeGeneres sends well-wishes to ex Anne Heche as actress remains in coma following car crash

Anne Heche’s death could lead to other lives being saved as matches have been found for her organs, a new report suggests.The US actress was involved in a serious collision in Los Angeles last week, in which she suffered a severe brain injury and slipped into a coma.Her family later announced that she was ‘not expected to survive’ the accident, and confirmed that they were exploring the possibility of organ donation as had been her wish throughout her lifetime.Days later, it was confirmed by doctors that Heche had suffered brain death, and on Friday she was declared dead under California law.The Psycho actress is being kept on life support in order to keep her organs healthy during the search for potential recipients of her organs, and matches have now reportedly been found.According to TMZ, ‘multiple organs’ are due to be transplanted, and Heche’s life support will be switched off on Sunday afternoon local time.Sources connected to Heche reportedly told the outlet that surgeons are ready to remove the organs and transplant them, and her life support will be switched off at that time.The American actress was rushed to hospital after a car sped through residential streets and smashed into a two-storey home in the Mar Vista area on Friday last, before bursting into flames. Her family later released a statement saying it had ‘ long been her choice to donate her organs and she’s being kept on life support to determine if any are viable,’ they added.They went on to thank everyone for ‘their kind wishes and prayers for Anne’s recovery,’ and expressed their gratitude to the medical staff who have cared for her in hospital.Paying tribute to the actor, the spokesperson said: ‘Anne had a huge heart and touched everyone she met

Anne Heche is soon being taken off of life support.

Anne Heche will be taken off life support and her organs are set to be donated after the Emmy-winning actress died on Friday, her spokesperson confirmed to NBC News. The 53-year-old was deemed brain dead on August 12, despite her heart still beating, which is the definition of death according to California law, Heche's rep told ET at the time. Heche was being held on life support in order to donate her organs. Now, the star will reportedly be taken off medical assistance Sunday afternoon and her organ recipients have been identified. «Today we lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend,» Heche's rep told ET in a statement on Friday.

A organ recipient has been found for Anne Heche.

Carrie Ann Inaba has been one of the many stars to pay tribute to Anne Heche following her horrific car crash in LA.MORE: Anne Heche in critical condition following explosive and shocking car crash in Los AngelesAnne was declared "brain dead" by doctors last week aged just 53.The actress and ex-girlfriend of Ellen DeGeneres was a former contestant on Dancing with the Stars, and as a result Carrie knew her personally.VIDEO: A look back at Anne Heche in Chicago PDThe dance judge wrote a lengthy message dedicated to Anne, branding her a "complete joy" and a "courageous soul".MORE: Anne Heche's family asks for prayers as she remains hospitalized following fiery car crashMORE: Carrie Ann Inaba asks for prayers for good friend Ozzy OsbourneIn the message, Carrie wrote: "I've been thinking of her since her accident last week and like many of you, my heart is heavy..."Anne was one of the stars on @dancingwiththestars that truly touched my heart. Her personal story was one that reached into my heart and squeezed it.

Heche died on Friday at the age of 53 a week after a car she was in crashed into a two-storey home in Los Angeles, California. The Emmy-winning actress was rushed to hospital and ‘slipped into a coma’ while suffering from serious burns and severe lung damage. Doctors later said they did not expect Heche to recover from her injuries as she was declared brain dead, before her life support machine was switched off on Friday. Reacting to the horrific news, Lynne Mishele – who lived in the house impacted by the crash – said in an Instagram video: ‘The news of Anne Heche passing is devastating.

The death of Anne Heche leaves her 85 year old mother Nancy Heche the parent of four deceased children out of five, as well as a widower after her husband died in 1983. Anne and her devout Christian mother were estranged after Anne embarked on a lesbian relationship with Ellen DeGeneres from 1977 to 2000 - which her mother openly disapproved of.

Anne Heche’s ex-husband Coley Laffoon said their son Homer, 20, is "strong" and will be "OK" in an emotional message after her death on Friday.  "I loved her and I miss her and I’m always going to," Laffoon said in a video posted to Instagram. "Homer is OK. He’s grieving, of course.

Following the news of Anne Heche’s death, the woman whose house she fatally crashed into, has shared her sorrow in a video on social media.

Instagram to express her sorrow on the sad situation after it was confirmed Anne's life support had been turned off due to brain injury caused by smoke inhalation.Lynne said: "The news of Anne Heche passing is devastating. Her family and her friends and her children especially really have suffered a great loss and my heart goes out for them."This entire situation is tragic and there really are just no words.

Anne Heche was involved in a terrible car crash in Los Angeles that left her brain dead, which in California is how death is defined, despite still being on life support pending an organ donor evaluation. Law enforcement had been looking into the accident but has now suspended investigation due to the recent events.

Anne Heche‘s car crash is no longer under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department following the actress’ death.

was declared dead on Friday at the age of 53, a week after she was injured when her car crashed into a house in Los Angeles, before bursting into flames. Heche had been taken to hospital where she later fell into a coma from which she never woke up. The LAPD confirmed to the Associated Press that the investigation into the crash has been closed in light of Heche’s death. It said in a statement: ‘As of today, there will be no further investigative efforts made in this case. Any information or records that have been requested prior to this turn of events will still be collected as they arrive as a matter of formalities and included in the overall case. ‘When a person suspected of a crime expires, we do not present for filing consideration.’Heche had been declared brain dead, which qualifies a person to be legally considered dead in the state of California, though her representative confirmed that her heart had been kept beating by life support while matches were sought for her organs to be donated.The actress had been severely injured after her car crashed into a home, gutting the property when it caught fire. Heche’s son, Homer Laffoon, shared a statement on behalf of him and his brother Atlas after their mother’s death was confirmed. He said: ‘My brother Atlas and I lost our Mom.

Anne Heche was being investigated for felony DUI after her car crash and the LAPD has announced an end to the investigation.

Anne Heche looked happy in her very last Instagram post shared on July 14.The 53-year-old star - who will have her life support turned off following her car crash a week ago, per her rep - smiled while on the beach set of an independent film she made with Joey Lawrence and his wife Samantha Cope Lawrence as well as his brother Andrew Lawrence.'Good times on set with Lawrence Bros! ❤️' the actress wrote in her caption.DailyMail.com has learned she was shooting a small role in the romantic comedy called Frankie Meets Jack in Braintree, Massachusetts. The film wrapped in mid July and is still expected to be released next year.

Anne Heche's car crash is no longer under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department following the actress' death.In a statement to ET, the LAPD says, «As of today, there will be no further investigative efforts made in this case. Any information or records that have been requested prior to this turn of events will still be collected as they arrive as a matter of formalities and included in the overall case.»The statement added, «When a person suspected of a crime expires, we do not present for filing consideration.»While the actress' heart is still beating, she is brain dead, which is the definition of death according to California law, Heche's rep told ET. Heche has not been taken off life support because doctors are working to determine if her organs are viable, as the late actress was an organ donor, her rep also noted.Just days after crashing her blue Mini Cooper into a home in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, the LAPD said the actress was under investigation for felony traffic DUI and hit-and-run in relation to the the car crash.LAPD officials also told ET that investigators had obtained a warrant for a blood draw on the day of the crash, and were investigating what role drugs or alcohol may have played in the harrowing collision.It was later revealed that Heche «had narcotics in her system,» according to the LAPD, with multiple outlets citing law enforcement sources reporting that cocaine was detected in her blood.Heche suffered severe burns as a result of the crash.

Anne Heche’s eldest son, Homer, has spoken out following his mother’s devastating death.

Actress Anne Heche’s eldest son, Homer Laffoon, shared an emotional farewell to his mother following her death. "My brother Atlas and I lost our Mom. After six days of almost unbelievable emotional swings, I am left with a deep, wordless sadness.

Sending her love. Lynne Mishele‘s home was destroyed in a car crash involving Anne Heche on Friday, August 5, and she shared her reaction to the driver’s death.

The investigation into Anne Heche’s horrific car crash will no longer move forward following the 53-year-old actress’ death.

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