Ellen DeGeneres' ex Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after severe car crash

Anne Heche will receive an Honor Walk for her organ donation after being taken off life support on Sunday, following a tragic car accident and a severe brain injury.The actress was declared dead at age 53, after brain activity was absent due to the massive injury. However, Heche’s body remained on life support while her organs were evaluated for donation.

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 a week after being hospitalized following a car crash in Los Angeles

Ellen DeGeneres is sending her love to Anne Heche's family amid news that the actress is «not expected to survive» following last week's fiery car crash.The former talk show host took to Twitter on Friday and express that «this is a sad day.» She added, «I'm sending Anne's children, family and friends all my love.» The sentiment comes a day after a rep told ET that Heche may not recover from the injuries she sustained in last week's car crash in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles.«Unfortunately, due to her accident, Anne suffered a severe anoxic brain injury and remains in a coma, in critical condition,» the actress' rep said in a statement to ET on Thursday, on behalf of her family. «She is not expected to survive.»The rep added, «It has long been her choice to donate her organs and she's being kept on life support to determine if any are viable.»This is a sad day.

following a fiery car crash that left her in a coma for a week — with her rep confirming that she is “brain dead” and under California law that is the definition of death.Heche died at a Los Angeles-area hospital, her rep said in a statement Friday. She was 53.“We have lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend,” the statement said.

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 has tragically passed away at the age of 53 after a car crash last week left her in a coma.

What a very, very sad outcome.

Anne Heche isn’t expected to survive after being admitted to hospital for injuries she suffered in a horrific car crash last Friday.

Anne Heche is "not expected to survive" following a horrific car crash that left her in a coma, according to her family.

Anne Heche remains in a coma and is and it not expective to survive after her Friday, August 5, car crash.

Anne Heche remains in a coma after suffering a "severe" brain injury and is "not expected to survive," a representative for the actress told Fox News Digital.  The rep added that Heche’s wish had always been to be an organ donor and "she's being kept on life support to determine if any are viable." "We want to thank everyone for their kind wishes and prayers for Anne's recovery and thank the dedicated staff and wonderful nurses that cared for Anne at the Grossman Burn Center at West Hills hospital," the statement continued.  Anne Heche (pictured in 2020) was under the influence of "cocaine" and possible also fentanyl when she crashed her car into a home on Friday in Los Angeles. (Michael Bezjian) The rep added, "Anne had a huge heart and touched everyone she met with her generous spirit.

Anne Heche’s family and friends had been hoping for a miracle following the Emmy-winning actor’s horrific car crash last Friday. It didn’t come, and her closest ones are making the difficult decision to take her off life support after she was pronounced brain dead. She is being kept on a ventilator until it’s determined whether any organs not damaged in the crash and subsequent fire can be donated.

Emily Longeretta During the Television Critics Association press conference on Thursday, Lifetime presented a panel for “Girl in Room 13,” an upcoming movie starring Anne Heche. The actor, who was was originally set to be on the panel, was in a car crash in Los Angeles on Aug. 5 and has been in the hospital since.At the top of the panel, the network stated that remarks were taped before recent events.“As many of you know and remains in critical condition.