Anne Heche's family said last Friday that the US actor had "a chance to survive" in a violent crash that engulfed her car in flames. I can't wait," he said.
In a statement, Heche's family, through representatives, said she had suffered a "severe anoxic brain injury" and was currently seeking help to determine if her organs could be donated.
The family said it "had been her choice for a long time" to donate her organs.
"Thank you to everyone who prayed for Ann's recovery. We also thank Grossman at West Hills Hospital for her care of Ann at her Byrne Center. Thank you to the staff and the amazing nurses," the statement said.
"Unfortunately, as a result of her accident, Anne Heche suffered severe anoxic brain damage, is in a coma and is in critical condition. She is not expected to survive.
"Anne had a big heart and impressed everyone she met with her generous spirit," the statement added. “Beyond her extraordinary talent, she considered spreading kindness and joy to be her life's work, especially moving the needle to embrace those she loved. It will be missed for the light.”
On Thursday, police told CNN to investigate whether Heche was disabled at the time of the blood draw incident. "Additional tests are needed to make a verdict. We will drain all substances administered at the hospital," said officer Annie Hernandez.
Heche crashed a car into her home in the Malvista neighborhood of Los Angeles on Friday. The collision reportedly started a fire that took her an hour to extinguish..
The occupants of the house escaped unharmed. Her neighbor told Fox News that a car drove through her house. “I opened the back door of the car because the window was broken.
Heche, 53, is known for his work in films such as Psycho, Donnie Brasco, and the remake of Cedar Rapids. .
The Press Association contributed to this report.
