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Anne Heche died Friday following a fiery car crash that left her in a coma for a week — with her rep confirming that she is “brain dead” and under California law that is the definition of death.
Heche died at a Los Angeles-area hospital, her rep said in a statement Friday. She was 53.
“We have lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend,” the statement said.
“Anne will be deeply missed but she lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic body of work, and her passionate advocacy. Her bravery for always standing in her truth, spreading her message of love and acceptance, will continue to have a lasting impact.”
The actress, who is best known for her role as Patricia Campbell in NBC’s drama “The Brave,” was unable to regain consciousness after suffering horrific burns in the crash on August 5.
Heche’s loved ones made the difficult decision to take her off life support after she was pronounced brain dead.
She was kept on a ventilator until her final moments.
“It has long been her choice to donate her organs,” her spokesperson told Page Six this week.
Officers believed Heche could have been intoxicated when she plowed her blue Mini Cooper into a suburban LA home, igniting a serious fire.
