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Family members confirm the death of the Hollywood star: We lost a bright light

Family members confirm the death of the Hollywood star: We lost a bright light

"We have lost a bright light, a loving mother and a loyal friend." This is how the family expressed their pain, confirming the death of Hollywood star Anne Heche, who suffered brain death while in a coma after a serious car accident last Friday in Los Angeles.

Family members confirm the death of the Hollywood star: We lost a bright light

Under California law this is the definition of death. Doctors are trying to keep her heart alive in order to save her organs for donation as was the wish of the actress.

Anne had a long and successful career in Hollywood, but she became even more famous when she starred opposite Harrison Ford in the romantic comedy Six Days, Seven Nights. When Anne moved to the big screen, she landed roles in several major films, including Donnie Brasco, Volcano, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Return to Paradise, etc.

Family members confirm the death of the Hollywood star: We lost a bright light

Anne also starred in a number of television shows, such as "Men in Trees," "Hung," "Aftermath," and "The Brave." During the first year of the pandemic, Anne was a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars."

Family members confirm the death of the Hollywood star: We lost a bright light

Anne was linked to Ellen DeGeneres, then married cameraman Coleman Laffoon, whom she met on Ellen's comedy tour, with whom she had a child, but their marriage ended in divorce. Her next relationship was with "Men in Trees" actor James Tupper, with whom she had her second child. They broke up in 2018 after 10 years together.

Ana was 53 years old.