Ellen DeGeneres sends well-wishes to ex Anne Heche as actress remains in coma following car crash

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.

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.

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

Zack Sharf Ellen DeGeneres sent love to Anne Heche’s family on social media amid confirmation that Heche has been declared brain dead at age 53. Degeneres and Heche dated from 1997 until 2000, becoming one of Hollywood’s most famous same-sex couples. Heche was declared brain dead on Aug.

Saying goodbye. Celebrities paid tribute to Anne Heche after the actress’ death at age 53 following the car crash that left her comatose.

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.

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

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.

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.

Guardian, the news was confirmed by her family, after they previously announced she’d be taken off life support.

Ellen DeGeneres is hoping her ex-girlfriend Anne Heche has a speedy recovery, following the dangerous car accident that left her in critical condition on Friday.The 64-year-old TV personality admitted that while she is no longer “in touch” with the 53-year-old actress, she hopes that everything is going well with her health after the accident.The former couple dated from 1997 to 2000, and Ellen was asked on Monday by photographers about her thoughts on the incident. “I don’t want anyone to be hurt,” the host said, confessing that she “wouldn’t know” how she is doing at the moment.“As many of you know, Anne remains in critical condition and all of us here at Lifetime are deeply concerned for her and everyone affected,” Amy Winter, the network’s executive vice president and head of programming declared, telling the press, “You know just as much as we do.”It was previously reported that the actress was driving her blue Mini Cooper down a suburban street in Los Angeles and crashed into the garage of an apartment building.

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.

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.