Anne Heche's Podcast Co-Host Mourns Tragic Death Of Her 'Beautiful Friend' In Touching Tribute
18.08.2022 - 17:37
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Anne Heche‘s podcast co-host is remembering the iconic late actress for her work on screen — and, mostly, for her impact in the world around her.
Of course, Heche sadly passed away earlier this month after suffering smoke inhalation and thermal injuries in an awful car crash in Los Angeles. Since then, tributes have been pouring in for the film star, who died at 53 years old. And now, her podcasting partner is letting fans know about the star’s legacy and impact, too.
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On Wednesday afternoon, Heather Duffy (pictured with Anne, above right) took to Instagram to post a pic of herself and Heche standing back-to-back and smiling in better times. The two women had grown close while hosting the Better Together podcast, and Duffy was clear to share with the world her thoughts on her friend’s tragic passing. Along with the pic, the mournful Duffy wrote:
That’s not just empty talk, either. Heche — who first came out as bisexual in the late 1990s — stood up for what she believed in and risked her entire career for doing so. In 1997, the movie star shocked the world when she went to the red carpet premiere of Volcano with then-girlfriend Ellen DeGeneres. Heche was warned it could have a negative impact on her career, but she pressed on in her fight for equality and respect.
Duffy recalled the power of that moment in her IG memorial:
Wow.
Duffy then finished her remembrance with a meaningful flourish, adding that the world “was never meant for one as beautiful” as the Six Days Seven Nights star:
Here is her full post:
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Very, very touching. She