UPDATE:Anne Hechehas been taken off life support.
“Anne Heche has been peacefully taken off life support,” the star’s rep told PEOPLE on Sunday evening.
Two days after PEOPLE confirmed that the 53-year-old actressdied from injuries sustained in a recent car crash, a rep for Heche confirmed to PEOPLE that an organ recipient match was made and she would be removed from life support Sunday.
Information surrounding which of Heche’s organs were donated, as well as who the recipient is, is not immediately known.
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A rep for Heche confirmed the actress' deathto PEOPLEin a statement Friday on behalf of her friends and family: “Today we lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend.”
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“Anne will be deeply missed but she lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic body of work, and her passionate advocacy,” the statement continued. “Her bravery for always standing in her truth, spreading her message of love and acceptance, will continue to have a lasting impact.”
Although Heche was legally dead according to California law at the time of the announcement, it had “long been her choice to donate her organs,” so Heche’s heart was still beating and she was still on life support in order to allow OneLegacy Foundation enough time to find recipients who will be a match.
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After Heche’s death, her ex-husband,Coleman “Coley” Laffoon, shared a teary, heartfelt tribute to the late actress. He also gave an update on how their 20-year-old sonHomer Laffoonis coping with the loss.
Anne Heche.Kelsey McNeal/ABC via Getty
Heche also shared 13-year-old sonAtlaswith ex-partnerJames Tupper, who previouslypaid tribute to the actressshortly before her death. “Love you forever,” Tupper, 57, wrote in the caption with a broken heart emoji, sharing an image of her from their 2006 ABC showMen in Trees.
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Heche had several projects in the works, with her upcoming Lifetime movieGirl in Room 13premiering Sept. 17. She was also set to star oppositeDermot Mulroneyin the upcoming horror-thrillerFull Rideand had a recurring role inAll Riseon OWN.
(Originally published Aug. 14 at 3:25 p.m. ET)
source: people.com
