“Unfortunately, Anne Heche suffered as a result of her accident
a severe anoxic brain injury
and remains in a coma, in critical condition. She is not expected to survive,” TMZ said, where the rep also stressed that “the machines’ life support is still active to determine if the 53-year-old’s organs are eligible for donation.”
The representative of the actress’ family also wanted to send a message to those who are worried about Heche’s health. “We would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes and
prayers for healing
by Anne – he said – and thanks to the dedicated staff and her
wonderful nurses
who cared for Anne at West Hills Hospital’s Grossman Burn Center.
The car accident happened in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. The actress was driving her car when she went off the road at high speed and crashed into a house. The car and the house immediately caught fire: it took the fire brigade about an hour to put out the flames. After toxicological tests were carried out in the hospital, the 53-year-old tested positive
cocaine
. However, no alcohol abuse was found.