Anne Heche dead at 53

Ellen DeGeneres may have shared her condolences after her ex-girlfriend Anne Heche tragically passed away last week, but that doesn’t mean they were on good terms. She reportedly will not be included in the late film star’s funeral.

Anne Heche will receive an Honor Walk for her organ donation after being taken off life support on Sunday, following a tragic car accident and a severe brain injury.The actress was declared dead at age 53, after brain activity was absent due to the massive injury. However, Heche’s body remained on life support while her organs were evaluated for donation.

Anne Heche’s co-star, Emily Bergl, paid a touching tribute to the actress -- who was declared dead on Friday, a week after a fiery car crash. In a lengthy post on her Instagram, Bergl honored Heche, who was often described as “crazy.”  “You worked with crazy Anne Heche?” “So how crazy was she?” I worked with Anne Heche for two years on the TV show, and this line of questioning was usually the first out of people’s mouths,” the 47-year-old wrote next to a photo of the late actress. “She elicited more curiosity than any other famous person I’ve ever worked with.

Anne Heche is no longer with us after she has been taken off life support. However, one of her dreams became a reality when she was able to donate organs to someone in need.

In her defense. Emily Bergl and James Tupper are showing their support for Anne Heche following her death.

LAPD has dismissed the investigation into Anne Heche's car crash following the actress' death. Heche was "peacefully taken off" of life support Sunday after she was declared brain-dead on Friday. "As of today, there will be no further investigative efforts made in this case," Officer Norma Eisenman told Fox News Digital on Friday.  "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.

A heartfelt tribute. Anne Heche‘s ex-husband, Coleman “Coley” Laffoon, honored the late actress and promised to protect their son, Homer, after her death at age 53.

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Anne Heche's Lifetime movie, "Girl in Room 13," is still set to air following the news of her death. Heche's son, Homer, confirmed her passing in a statement to Fox News Digital on Friday.  The "Six Days, Seven Nights" star was in a coma and suffered a "severe" brain injury after she was involved in a serious car wreck a week ago, a representative for the actress told Fox News Digital.  Lifetime’s executive vice president and head of programming, Amy Winter, clarified the status of Heche's film prior to her death.The movie has a September release date. Anne Heche's latest movie is still set to air amid her death.

It won’t be long before fans get to see Anne Heche on-screen again.

Anne Heche‘s upcoming Lifetime movie, Girl in Room 13, will still premiere as planned.

ANNE Heche's life support machine has been turned off, two days after she was legally declared brain dead. While Heche was declared brain dead on Friday, which the state of California deems to mean a person is legally dead, she was kept on life support to harvest her heart.

TMZ later reported that she was brain-dead, which is legally considered dead in California. A rep for Heche confirmed to TheWrap that she had no brain function Friday, but had no update as to whether she was still on life support.Upon the announcement that Heche was brain dead, her son Homer posted a heartbreaking tribute to his mom, writing, “After six days of almost unbelievable emotional swings, I am left with a deep, wordless sadness.

Anne Heche has officially been taken off of life support.

Anne Heche was removed from life support on Sunday after being declared brain-dead on Friday following a fiery car collision the week before. She was 53. "Anne Heche has been peacefully taken off life support," a representative for Heche confirmed to Fox News Digital.

Anne Heche has been peacefully taken off life support and is set to donate her organs, the late actress' rep confirmed to ET. This comes after 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 has been taken off medical assistance Sunday evening 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.

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Anne Heche, the star of Six Days Seven Nights Donnie Brasco, Wag the Dog and a Daytime Emmy-winning TV actress who was equally comfortable in everything from heavy dramas to sitcoms to romantic comedies, has been taken off life support. Declared brain dead several days ago, following her Aug. 5 fiery car crash in Los Angeles, Heche had been left on a ventilator with her heart beating so she could be evaluated for organ donation. After multiple organs were successfully harvested today, Heche was taken off life support. She was 53.

Anne Heche will be honoured in a poignant ceremony before her organs are harvested for donation, according to Us Weekly.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.