Anne Heche Remembered by Ellen DeGeneres, James Tupper and More: ‘There Is Much to Share’

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Instagram. 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.Her representatives said in a statement released Thursday that the actress was unlikely to survive due to severe brain injuries.

With her heart still beating, she was kept on life support for several hours after that diagnosis, while doctors determined if any of her organs were viable to be donated as per her wishes.Ex-husband and “Men in Trees” co star James Tupper took to Instagram to remember Heche, writing, “love you forever.”Ellen DeGeneres, who dated Heche in 1997 responded to the actress’ death.“This is a sad day,” the recently retired talk show host tweeted. “I’m sending Anne’s children and friends all of my love.”This is a sad day.

I'm sending Anne's children, family and friends all of my love.“My brother Atlas and I lost our Mom. After six days of almost unbelievable emotional swings, I am left with a deep, wordless sadness,” Heche’s oldest son Homer Laffoon said in a statement. “Hopefully my mom is free from pain and beginning to explore what I like to imagine as her eternal freedom.

Over those six days, thousands of friends, family, and fans made their hearts known to me. I am grateful for their love, as I am for the support of my Dad, Coley, and my stepmom Alexi who continue to be my rock during this time.