Anne Hecheis facing a grim prognosis after suffering a catastrophic brain injury, a rep for the Emmy-winning actress tells PEOPLE.“Unfortunately, due to her accident, Anne suffered a severe anoxic brain injury and remains in a coma, in critical condition,” the rep says in a statement on behalf of Heche’s family.“She is not expected to survive.““It has long been her choice to donate her organs and she’s being kept on life support to determine if any are viable,” the rep tells PEOPLE.The statement goes on to express gratitude for the outpouring of support and for the care shown for Heche, 53, in the aftermath ofthe devastating car crash on Aug. 5.“We want to thank everyone for their kind wishes and prayers for Anne’s recovery and thank the dedicated staff and wonderful nurses that cared for Anne at the Grossman Burn Center at West Hills hospital,” the statement continues.As for her legacy, “Anne had a huge heart and touched everyone she met with her generous spirit,” says the rep on behalf of the family. “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.“Anne Heche.Gregory ArltIn the six days since she crashed her car into a house in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, the actress never regained consciousness. The fiery crash destroyed a home and left Heche in critical condition and intubated.“She has a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention,” a rep for the actresstold PEOPLE on Aug. 8. “She is in a coma and has not regained consciousness since shortly after the accident.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest storiesAs news broke of the accident, many of Heche’s fans and those who knew hershowered social media with supportfor the star.ActorJames Tupper, Heche’s partner of more than 10 years until their January 2018split, also sent his love.“Thoughts and prayers for this lovely woman, actress and mother tonight Anne Heche,” he wrote on Instagram, captioning a photo of Heche and the 13-year-oldson Atlasthey share. “We love you.“Anne Heche.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicHeche is also mom to son Homer, 20, from her marriage to Coley Laffoon. Her ex-boyfriendThomas Janeoffered his “thoughts and prayers” to theDaily Mail, crediting Heche as “one of the true talents of her generation.“The actress has remained busy in recent months, with several projects in the works. In June, she wrapped on Lifetime’sGirl in Room 13, set to premiere this fall. She will also star oppositeDermot Mulroneyin the upcoming horror-thrillerFull Ride, has a recurring role inAll Riseon OWN and is premiering in Sam Levinson andThe Weeknd’s HBO showIdol.She recently starred in thePeter Facinelli-directed psychological thrillerThe Vanishedfor Netflix and Quiver’s tornado thriller13 Minutes. Listeners can hear her on her podcast,Better Together with Anne & Heather.
Anne Hecheis facing a grim prognosis after suffering a catastrophic brain injury, a rep for the Emmy-winning actress tells PEOPLE.
“Unfortunately, due to her accident, Anne suffered a severe anoxic brain injury and remains in a coma, in critical condition,” the rep says in a statement on behalf of Heche’s family.
“She is not expected to survive.”
“It has long been her choice to donate her organs and she’s being kept on life support to determine if any are viable,” the rep tells PEOPLE.
The statement goes on to express gratitude for the outpouring of support and for the care shown for Heche, 53, in the aftermath ofthe devastating car crash on Aug. 5.
“We want to thank everyone for their kind wishes and prayers for Anne’s recovery and thank the dedicated staff and wonderful nurses that cared for Anne at the Grossman Burn Center at West Hills hospital,” the statement continues.
As for her legacy, “Anne had a huge heart and touched everyone she met with her generous spirit,” says the rep on behalf of the family. “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.”
Anne Heche.Gregory Arlt
In the six days since she crashed her car into a house in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, the actress never regained consciousness. The fiery crash destroyed a home and left Heche in critical condition and intubated.
“She has a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention,” a rep for the actresstold PEOPLE on Aug. 8. “She is in a coma and has not regained consciousness since shortly after the accident.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories
As news broke of the accident, many of Heche’s fans and those who knew hershowered social media with supportfor the star.
ActorJames Tupper, Heche’s partner of more than 10 years until their January 2018split, also sent his love.
“Thoughts and prayers for this lovely woman, actress and mother tonight Anne Heche,” he wrote on Instagram, captioning a photo of Heche and the 13-year-oldson Atlasthey share. “We love you.”
Anne Heche.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Heche is also mom to son Homer, 20, from her marriage to Coley Laffoon. Her ex-boyfriendThomas Janeoffered his “thoughts and prayers” to theDaily Mail, crediting Heche as “one of the true talents of her generation.”
The actress has remained busy in recent months, with several projects in the works. In June, she wrapped on Lifetime’sGirl in Room 13, set to premiere this fall. She will also star oppositeDermot Mulroneyin the upcoming horror-thrillerFull Ride, has a recurring role inAll Riseon OWN and is premiering in Sam Levinson andThe Weeknd’s HBO showIdol.
She recently starred in thePeter Facinelli-directed psychological thrillerThe Vanishedfor Netflix and Quiver’s tornado thriller13 Minutes. Listeners can hear her on her podcast,Better Together with Anne & Heather.
source: people.com
