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..
“This is a sad day,” the Six Days, Seven Nights actress’ ex Ellen DeGeneres tweeted on Friday, August 12, following the news of Heche’s death. “I’m sending Anne’s children, family and friends all of my love.”
Heche and DeGeneres made headlines when they began dating in 1997, considering the public’s feelings about same-sex relationships at the time. Although they split three years later, the VolcanoThe actress was able to keep up good relations with the talk show host over the years.
James TupperHeche met this woman while working on a project. Men in TreesIn 2006, he also commented on the sad news and wrote a touching tribute for his ex, with whom he had been together for more than a decade.
“[L]ove you forever,” the actor wrote via Instagram with a photo of the Cedar RapidsAdds a broken heart emoticon to the caption.
Tupper, an Ohio native, moved in with Tupper in 2007. In March 2009, they welcomed Atlas, a son. After more than a decade together, they split in 2018.
Thomas Jane, whom Heche briefly dated in 2019 and 2020 also paid tribute via Instagram following the news of his ex’s death. “Rest In Peace beautiful friend @anneheche,” the VendettaActor, 53, captioned an image of Heche as a caption. “May 25th, 1969 – August 12th, 2022. Comments to follow. Please keep her two sons, family and loved ones in mind, in your hearts… and in peace. With love.”
Heche received support messages from her ex-boyfriend, Peter Thomas RothYou can also. “What an amazing talent to pass so young. So sad,” he captioned the post which featured photos of the two together.
After the news of Heche’s tragic accident came out, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to Us that the driver — who they would not identify at the time — had been speeding eastbound on Preston Way. After passing an intersection, the vehicle ran off the road and collided into a house along the street. According to the LAPD’s reports, the car quickly caught fire and the driver suffered severe burns. He was then transported to a local medical center.
Following her hospitalization, a spokesperson volunteered for the HungPerformer gave an update on her recovery.
“At this time she is in extreme critical condition she has a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention,” a rep for Heche told UseAugust 8, three days following the accident. “She is in a coma and has not regained consciousness since shortly after the accident.”
A rep for the actress issued a statement to fans a few days later. Deadline.
“Unfortunately, due to her accident, Anne Heche suffered a severe anoxic brain injury and remains in a coma, in critical condition. She is not expected to survive,” the statement read.
The rep continued: “Anne had a huge heart and touched everyone she met with her generous spirit. 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.”
