LA County Coroner Releases Anne Heche’s Cause of Death
Actress Anne Heche’s cause of death has been revealed. The manner in which Heche died has been ruled an accident, according to the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner-Coroner . The report also stated…

Actress Anne heche’s cause of death has been revealed.
The manner in which Heche died has been ruled an accident, according to the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner-Coroner.
The report also stated that Heche sustained “sternal fracture due to blunt trauma” and the cause of death was detailed as “inhalation and thermal injuries.”
In a statement to CNN, Heche’s family and friends said she also experienced “severe anoxic brain injury,” where oxygen no longer reached her brain.
Her body has since been released, according to the report.
On August 5, Heche’s car crashed into a home in Los Angeles.
Heche, 53, was taken off of life support on Sunday. She was considered “brain dead” on Friday.
“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 she lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic body of work, and her passionate advocacy. Her bravery for always standing in her truth, spreading her message of love and acceptance, will continue to have a lasting impact,” a representative for Heche’s family told



