Ellen DeGeneres Sends ‘All of My Love’ to Anne Heche’s Family: ‘This Is a Sad Day’

Ellen DeGeneres has been photographed for the first time since the tragic death of her ex Anne Heche. On Wednesday, the couple was spotted in Montecito, CA, having lunch with girlfriend Portia de Rossi. Rightfully so, they seemed to be a bit overwhelmed by the paparazzi capturing their every move.

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.

Ellen DeGeneres may have shared her condolences after her ex-girlfriend Anne Heche tragically passed away last week, but that doesn’t mean they were on good terms. She reportedly will not be included in the late film star’s funeral.

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.

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 has sent “all of my love” to the family and friends of Anne Heche, following the actress’ serious car accident last week. Anne, who dated the Hollywood chat show host from 1997 to 2000, is reportedly still on life support to see if she’s a potential match for organ donation.

Colleagues, friends and others in Hollywood are paying tribute to Anne Heche, who was declared brain dead this week, but remains on life support following her horrific car crash in Los Angeles. As reports emerged that Heche would not survive and will be taken off life support, messages of love and appreciation for the Emmy-winning actor began to pour in.

Anne Heche’s oldest son Homer Laffoon is speaking out after his mother’s tragic death.

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

Anne Heche has died days after being involved in a fiery car crash. The ‘Donnie Brasco’ actress, 53, had been in a coma following last week's wreck in Los Angeles when she crashed her Mini Cooper into a home, leaving her with major injuries, which included an anoxic brain injury. Heche's close friend Nancy Davis, announced her death on Friday (12.

Anne Heche has been declared brain dead after crashing her car into a Los Angeles home on Aug. 5.

who died Friday a week after crashing her car in Los Angeles — courted critical acclaim with scene-stealing roles in indie smash “Walking and Talking” and the mobster blockbuster “Donnie Brasco” — prompting studio execs to sit up and pay attention. By 1997, Heche — who had just turned 28 years old — was poised to become Tinseltown’s next leading lady, having inked deals to star in a rom-com opposite Harrison Ford and appear in a highly-anticipated remake of “Psycho.”But in August of that year, the starlet went public with the much-older and much more famous DeGeneres, who had publicly come out on the cover of Time magazine just four months earlier. The couple cozied up for the cameras at the premiere of Heche’s disaster flick “Volcano” and their same-sex romance exploded into the public eye.

mourning star Anne Heche following her passing.Heche died on Friday at 53.Her family took her off life support after the “Psycho” star was involved in a fiery car crash in Los Angeles on Aug. 5.“We have lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend.

Ellen DeGeneres is sending her love to Anne Heche's family.The former talk show host took to Twitter on Friday to express that «this is a sad day.»«I'm sending Anne's children, family and friends all my love,» her tweet continued. The message was posted just moments before ET confirmed that Heche died after suffering from injuries sustained from a car crash last week in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. She was 53.«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.

Actress Anne Heche has sadly died after being removed from life support, a week after she was involved in a serious car crash.

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.

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.