Anne Heche Dead at 53: Ed Helms, James Gunn and More Pay Tribute

Anne Heche’s oldest son has found the perfect place for his mother to live on for eternity.

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner.A “sternal fracture due to blunt trauma” — often occurring when an accident victim’s chest hits the steering wheel — was another “significant condition” after she crashed her car into a Los Angeles home on Aug. 5.

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.

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’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.

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.

The investigation into Anne Heche’s horrific car crash will no longer move forward following the 53-year-old actress’ death.

Robert De Niro is remembering his late co-star Anne Heche as a «wonderful actress» following her death. She was 53.In a statement to ET, the two-time Oscar-winning actor said, «I’m very sad to hear of the tragic passing of Anne Heche.

Coleman Laffoon is speaking out after the tragic death of his ex-wife Anne Heche.

US actor Anne Heche has been declared legally brain dead a week after being involved in a car crash that left her critically injured. The Six Days, Seven Nights actor was taken to the hospital on August 5 after her car crashed into a Los Angeles home and caught on fire. “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.”Heche’s family had kept her on life support to allow time for OneLegacy Foundation to find recipients who would be a match, as it had been “her wish” to donate her organs.

Ellen DeGeneres has sent “all of my love” to the family and friends of Anne Heche, following the actress’ serious car accident last week. Anne, who dated the Hollywood chat show host from 1997 to 2000, is reportedly still on life support to see if she’s a potential match for organ donation.

Anne Heche has died at the age of 53 after being declared "brain dead" by doctors. Under California law that is the definition of death meaning the much-loved actress is now on life support only to preserve her organs for donation. MORE: Anne Heche in critical condition following explosive and shocking car crash in Los AngelesA rep told TMZ: "We have lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend. Anne will be deeply missed but she lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic body of work, and her passionate advocacy. WATCH: Stars gone too soon "Her bravery for always standing in her truth, spreading her message of love and acceptance, will continue to have a lasting impact."The actress and ex-girlfriend of Ellen DeGeneres suffered severe injuries after crashing her Mini Cooper into a house last week.

Hollywood is mourning the untimely loss of Anne Heche.

Anne Heche's eldest son is speaking out following the unimaginable loss of his mother, who died Friday. She was 53 years old.In a statement to ET, Homer, 20, said, «My brother Atlas and I lost our mom. After six days of almost unbelievable emotional swings, I am left with a deep, wordless sadness.»He added, «Hopefully my mom is free from pain and beginning to explore what I like to imagine as her eternal freedom.