Anne Heche in a Coma and in 'Extreme Critical Condition' After Car Crash, Rep Says

On Aug. 5, Anne Heche crashed her car into a home in Los Angeles, which ignited a fire that raged out of control — an accident that would later become fatal for the actress. Newly released 911 audio from the aftermath of the crash, first obtained by , reveals a terrifying scene where neighbors are frantically trying to get authorities to come as quickly as possible and stop the flames from spreading. The person who called 911 tells the dispatcher that Heche's car went through the house «very fast.» At the beginning of the call, it's not immediately clear if the caller knew Heche was in the vehicle at the time of the crash. But, as more neighbors move into the wreckage to help, the severity of the situation becomes clear. As billows of dark smoke and fire envelop the vehicle, neighbors can be heard in hysterics, yelling that someone is trapped in the vehicle.

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.

Saying goodbye. Celebrities paid tribute to Anne Heche after the actress’ death at age 53 following the car crash that left her comatose.

Anne Heche has died at age 53 following the car accident that left her in critical condition, Us Weekly confirms.

Anne Heche, the actress best known for her roles in the soap opera  and films such as , and, is brain dead at age 53, multiple outlets reported on Friday.While the actress' heart is still beating, she is brain dead, which is the definition of death according to California law, the outlets reported. Her family's rep told  that Heche has not been taken off life support in order to allow OneLegacy Foundation enough time to find organ recipients who will be a match.«Today we lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend,» Heche's rep told the outlet in a statement. «Anne will be deeply missed but she lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic body of work, and her passionate advocacy.

Instagram Friday morning. TMZ later reported that she was brain-dead, which is legally considered dead in California.

Ellen DeGeneres is hoping her ex-girlfriend Anne Heche has a speedy recovery, following the dangerous car accident that left her in critical condition on Friday.The 64-year-old TV personality admitted that while she is no longer “in touch” with the 53-year-old actress, she hopes that everything is going well with her health after the accident.The former couple dated from 1997 to 2000, and Ellen was asked on Monday by photographers about her thoughts on the incident. “I don’t want anyone to be hurt,” the host said, confessing that she “wouldn’t know” how she is doing at the moment.“As many of you know, Anne remains in critical condition and all of us here at Lifetime are deeply concerned for her and everyone affected,” Amy Winter, the network’s executive vice president and head of programming declared, telling the press, “You know just as much as we do.”It was previously reported that the actress was driving her blue Mini Cooper down a suburban street in Los Angeles and crashed into the garage of an apartment building.

TMZ reported.According to the outlet, bystanders tried to help Heche exit the vehicle, but she allegedly backed up and drove off before crashing into another home where her car became “engulfed” in flames.She was reportedly “severely burned” by the crash and had to be “intubated” by medics. Heche was originally scheduled to attend Thursday’s panel but remains in a coma.

Anne Heche reportedly had cocaine in her system after being admitted to a hospital for injuries suffered in a car crash.

Ellen DeGeneres addressed ex-girlfriend Anne Heche's health amid the car collision last week in Los Angeles, where the actress was pulled out of her vehicle after it erupted in flames upon crashing into a home and is still currently in a coma in the hospital.  The former talk show host, 64, asked if she had spoken to Heche since the incident on Friday, to which DeGeneres responded: "No, have not. We’re not in touch with each other, so I wouldn’t know." When asked if she wanted to send the "Six Days Seven Nights" actress any well-wishes, DeGeneres simply stated, "Sure," as she walked to her convertible.

Ellen DeGeneres is addressing ex girlfriend Anne Heche‘s hospitalization.

Anne Heche crashed her blue Mini Cooper into a home a little before 11 a.m. PT on Friday, Aug.

US actress Anne Heche is in a coma and has not regained consciousness following a collision that left her vehicle “engulfed in flames”, a representative has confirmed.The 53 year old, who dated chat show host Ellen DeGeneres between 1997 and 2000, was taken to hospital following the incident on the morning of Friday 5 August in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles and remains in a critical condition. Anne rose to fame after starring in the US soap Another World, and is best known for films including Donnie Brasco, Cedar Rapids and the 1998 Psycho remake.

Anne Heche has remained in the public eye for her often eccentric persona, but her troubled history isn’t without weight as she’s attempted to move on from alleged sexual abuse at the hands of her father and a very public breakup with Ellen DeGeneres. Heche, 53, who is currently "in a coma" after a being trapped in her car following a fiery crash in Los Angeles last week, suffered a mental breakdown hours after the three-year relationship with the comedian ended in 2000.

Anne Heche is under investigation by the LAPD for misdemeanor DUI and hit-and-run, in relation to the fiery car crash that left her hospitalized and in critical condition.LAPD Officer Annie Hernandez told multiple outlets that investigators obtained a warrant for a blood draw on Friday, the day of the crash, and are investigating what role drugs or alcohol may have played in the frightening collision.Heche is believed to have struck a garage structure at an apartment complex in Los Angeles on Friday morning, TMZ reported. She then allegedly left the scene of the crash and sped down the street before crashing into a residential home nearby.According to the LAPD, once the results of the blood draw are determined and the investigation is completed, the case will be handed over to the LA City Attorney's office.The news of the investigation comes amid an update on the actress' condition.

Anne Heche is in a coma following the car crash that ignited a fire and almost destroyed a home in Los Angeles on Friday, her rep confirmed to Fox News Digital. Heche, 53, is in "extreme critical condition," a representative for the actress said. "She has a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention," the rep said.

Anne Heche is in a coma following her scary car crash in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Zack Sharf Anne Heche is in a coma following a car crash in Los Angeles on Aug. 5. The actor’s representative said in a statement: “At this time Anne is in extreme critical condition she has a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention.

Deadline.“At this time Anne is in extreme critical condition. She has a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention,” the rep said in a statement.