Actress Anne Heche was already brain dead. Nevertheless, she continued to be attached to machines before they were also turned off at the weekend. The reason: They were still looking for a recipient for Heche's organs. In fact, one can be found.
The drama about Anna Heche, who was seriously injured in a car accident, seemed to have no end. Although the actress was pronounced brain dead on Friday, her lifeless body continued to be attached to machinery through the weekend. Her cycle was kept going to accommodate her desire to donate organs after her death.
A spokesman for Heche's family has now said that the 53-year-old's organs could actually be donated. "People" magazine quoted him as saying that a suitable recipient had been found. It is not known which organs were donated by Heche and who the recipient was
Heche was involved in an accident with her Mini Cooper on August 5 in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles. She crashed into a building at high speed. Her vehicle then caught fire.
A few days later, it was announced that Heche had suffered massive brain damage and was in a coma. The actress was confirmed brain dead on Friday. Heche is said to have been under the influence of drugs during the accident. The police have since announced that all investigations would be terminated with the death of the actress.
A family statement said: "We have lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother and a loyal friend. Anne will be deeply missed but is alive through her wonderful sons, through her work and her passionate commitment."
Heche has appeared in numerous Hollywood productions, including the disaster film Volcano (1997), the action comedy Six Days Seven Nights (1998), the reboot of Psycho (1998) and the series Ally McBeal "(2001). One of her last engagements was the series "All Rise". She leaves two sons aged 13 and 20 respectively.
