LAPD Announces End of Anne Heche Investigation - Read Statement

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.

multiple reports.On Aug. 12, the actress was taken off life support after getting into a serious car accident a week prior in Los Angeles. She was 53.On Aug.

Anne Heche’s ex-boyfriend James Tupper thanked her co-star for her “accurate” and honest tribute to the late actress.

LAPD has dismissed the investigation into Anne Heche's car crash following the actress' death. Heche was "peacefully taken off" of life support Sunday after she was declared brain-dead on Friday. "As of today, there will be no further investigative efforts made in this case," Officer Norma Eisenman told Fox News Digital on Friday.  "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.

A organ recipient has been found for Anne Heche.

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.

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.

Anne Heche’s eldest son, Homer, has spoken out following his mother’s devastating death.

The investigation into Anne Heche’s horrific car crash will no longer move forward following the 53-year-old actress’ death.

This old video of ours from last year has gone viral on YouTube. Anne Heche tells us everything we all wanted to know about EllenDeGeneres!

Gallery: Different generations; similar causes: These celebrities passed away in almost identical ways (BANG Showbiz)“More than her extraordinary talent, she saw spreading kindness and joy as her life’s work – especially moving the needle for acceptance of who you love. She will be remembered for her courageous honesty and dearly missed for her light. ” Heche’s older son, Homer Laffoon, 20, issued a statement Friday mourning the mother he shared with his younger brother Atlas, aged 13.

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.

Honoring a loved one. Anne Heche’s exes are speaking out after the actress died following the car crash that left her in critical condition..

Anne Heche‘s eldest son is speaking out following her tragic death at 53.

Anne Heche's eldest son is speaking out following the unimaginable loss of his mother, who died Friday. She was 53 years old.In a statement to ET, Homer, 20, said, «My brother Atlas and I lost our mom. After six days of almost unbelievable emotional swings, I am left with a deep, wordless sadness.»He added, «Hopefully my mom is free from pain and beginning to explore what I like to imagine as her eternal freedom.

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