Anne Heche's Podcast Co-Host Remembers Her as 'Kindest Soul,' Says 'She Was Way Ahead of Us'

Anne Heche’s 20-year-old son Homer Laffoon just lost his mother, but he has had to step up to the plate and deal with legal matters. It was revealed Thursday his mother died without a will. Heche died tragically in Los Angeles on August 1 after crashing into a home.

In the weeks following Anne Heche’s tragic August 12 death, her family has been left with an enormous hole in their hearts. Now, they are working to make sure her estate gets properly handled.

There is an update about Anne Heche‘s estate.

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.

Anne Heche’s Better Together podcast co-host Heather Duffy has paid tribute to the late actress. Anne tragically died earlier this after having her life support turned off following a horror car smash. She was 53.

The death of Anne Heche has hit her loved ones hard, and that includes the late actress’s best friend and podcast co-host Heather Duffy.

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.

Less than a week after Anne Heche’s death, her podcast partner Heather Duffy wrote a heartfelt tribute to the actress, calling her a "beautiful friend with the kindest soul."  Duffy and Heche, who was 53 at the time of her death, co-hosted the "Better Together" podcast.  The "Six Days, Seven Nights" actress was declared brain-dead on Friday and later removed from life support after she suffered a "severe" anoxic brain injury when she crashed her car into a Los Angeles home earlier this month.  "I had to take a moment to begin to process the profound loss of my beautiful friend with the kindest soul I’ve known," Duffy wrote in an Instagram post Wednesday that included a photo of the two friends back-to-back smiling. "Anne was joyful despite all the challenges that she faced in her life.

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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‘s car crash is no longer under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department following the actress’ death.

Anne Heche's car crash is no longer under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department following the actress' death.In a statement to ET, the LAPD says, «As of today, there will be no further investigative efforts made in this case. Any information or records that have been requested prior to this turn of events will still be collected as they arrive as a matter of formalities and included in the overall case.»The statement added, «When a person suspected of a crime expires, we do not present for filing consideration.»While the actress' heart is still beating, she is brain dead, which is the definition of death according to California law, Heche's rep told ET. Heche has not been taken off life support because doctors are working to determine if her organs are viable, as the late actress was an organ donor, her rep also noted.Just days after crashing her blue Mini Cooper into a home in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, the LAPD said the actress was under investigation for felony traffic DUI and hit-and-run in relation to the the car crash.LAPD officials also told ET that investigators had obtained a warrant for a blood draw on the day of the crash, and were investigating what role drugs or alcohol may have played in the harrowing collision.It was later revealed that Heche «had narcotics in her system,» according to the LAPD, with multiple outlets citing law enforcement sources reporting that cocaine was detected in her blood.Heche suffered severe burns as a result of the crash.

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Anne Heche's podcast producer penned an emotional tribute to the actress following her death. Ryan Tillotson took to Instagram on Friday and said his production company, Straw Hut Media, «lost someone irreplaceable.»Tillotson said Heche was «more than a beloved host.» He called her a «friend, collaborator, and a damn good actress.»«Anne added life to every room she entered with her tremendous energy and welcoming presence,» he continued in his caption. «I will remember her most for her big heart, her commitment to the people she loved, and the fearless way she fought for what she believed in.

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.

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.

speaking out after Anne Heche's death. The tenant in the home that burned down as a result of the late actress' fiery car crash earlier this month took to Instagram on Friday to react to news of Heche's death.«The news of Anne Heche passing is devastating.