Anne Heche not expected to survive horror crash after suffering severe brain injury
Actress Anne Heche’s injuries following her car crash are so severe she isn’t expected to survive, her family has revealed
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Anne Heche is in critical condition after Mar Vista crash
Anne Heche is not expected to survive the horror incident which saw her crash into a home, according to a statement by her family.
The actress, 53, is said to have suffered a severe brain injury and is still in a coma after the incident on Friday in Los Angeles in which she reportedly crashing twice, first into an apartment complex and then into another home.
Her family broke the sad news of her condition in a statement, which said: “Unfortunately, due to her accident, Anne Heche suffered a severe anoxic brain injury and remains in a coma, in critical condition. She is not expected to survive.”
They continued to say there are plans in place to possibly donate the star’s organs, adding: “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 Heche’s family have released a statement on her condition
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The statement added: “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 love.
“She will be remembered for her courageous honesty and dearly missed for her light.”
Her family also put on record its thanks to the “dedicated staff and wonderful nurses” at the Grossman Burn Centre at West Hills Hospital who had taken care of her.
Anne Heche’s mini cooper is pictured following the accident
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The incident occurred a week ago on the morning of August 5. Anne was seen driving at high speed in a residential area in the Mar Vista neighbourhood of Los Angeles. It is reported she crashed her car twice – first into an apartment complex and then a second time into another home.
It’s reported the second crash ignited a fire and caused “significant damage”. Footage and images from the scene showed Anne being taken away in an ambulance and a witness told TMZ at the time: “She was driving a blue Mini Cooper and crashed into the garage of an apartment complex.”
Anne dated Ellen DeGeneres from 1997-2000
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Ellen had wished her ex well earlier in the week
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They added: “Residents of the apartment complex tried getting Anne out of the vehicle but she put the car in reverse and then sped off. A short time later, she crashed into a nearby home, igniting a fire. The fire was significant and engulfed the house.”
Anne is the former partner of US talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres and dated the star between 1997 and 2000. The TV star revealed this week the pair are no longer in touch, but she sent her well wishes. When asked in a video shared by the Daily Mail if she wanted to send her ex any well wishes, Ellen responded: “Sure, I don’t want anyone to be hurt.”
Anne is also known for her roles in hit films such as Donnie Brasco, Cedar Rapids and the 1998 Psycho remake.
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