Anne Heche’s Family Pulls The Plug On Life Support

Anne Heche has passed away at the age of 53.

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On Friday, August 5, she was involved in a terrible car accident.

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She slammed into a house at a high rate of speed, setting it ablaze.

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Fortunately, the owner of the house was able to escape the flames with her pets.

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However, Anne Heche was not as lucky and was transported to a hospital.

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She slipped into a coma after experiencing a catastrophic brain injury.

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The “Six Days, Seven Nights” actress wanted her organs donated after her death.

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Doctors worked around the clock to determine which organs were viable for donation.

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On Friday, around 1:30 PM ET, news broke that she had passed away.

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