Anne Heche remains in critical condition: Ellen DeGeneres reacts to ex-girlfriend’s car crash

Nathan Scoggins Guest ColumnistAnne Heche, the award-winning star of “Six Days Seven Nights” and “Walking and Talking,” died Aug. 14 at the age of 53 after being involved in a car crash in Los Angeles.

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 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.

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 is paying tribute to her ex-girlfriend, Anne Heche, following news of her passing on Friday.

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

Anne’s ex-girlfriend Ellen DeGeneres previously admitted that she was no longer “in touch” with the actress but hoped she could recover. “I don’t want anyone to be hurt,” the TV host said.The representative took a moment to talk about her kindness and successful career.

Actress Anne Heche has died aged 53 after her life support was switched off following a car crash last week. Her death was announced by her friend Nancy Davis and family, The Guardian reports.

Anne Heche is “not expected to survive” a severe car crash that left her in a coma, her family has said.The US actress suffered “severe anoxic brain injury” and remains in a coma in critical condition due to the incident, which took place last Friday, 5 August. The 53 year old, who dated chat show host Ellen DeGeneres between 1997 and 2000, was taken to hospital following the crash in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles. A statement shared with PA on behalf of her family said the actress was being temporarily kept on life support.

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

A new report is coming out about Anne Heche and her fiery car crash.

Ellen DeGeneres is pulling for her ex Anne Heche after the fiery car crash that's left the "Volcano" actress comatose."I don't want anyone to be hurt," Ellen told photographers, per Daily Mail.The talk show host said she hasn't been "in touch" with her ex in years and "wouldn't know" how she's doing. Ellen and Anne dated from 1997 to 2000. This marks the first time the comedian has spoken about her ex since the Emmy nominee crashed her Mini Cooper car into a Los Angeles home. That crash sparked a blaze that engulfed the house. The home is a total loss.TMZ reported on Thursday, Aug. 11, that Anne is being investigated for felony DUI because the woman inside the home Anne barreled through was apparently injured.

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's fiery car crash, the actress is currently in critical condition and in a coma. However, she is also under investigation by the LAPD for possible misdemeanor DUI and hit-and-run.ET spoke with legal expert Julie Rendelman on Wednesday, who broke down the charges Heche could potentially be facing, depending on the results of the investigation, and how her condition could impact any future charges.«Anne Heche is facing a multitude of charges.

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 her scary car crash in Los Angeles over the weekend.