Anne Heche’s condition has not improved in the days followingher fiery Los Angeles car crash.
A rep for the Emmy winner, 53, said in a statement to PEOPLE that Heche is now in “critical condition” at the hospital.
“She has a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention,” according to the statement. “She is in a coma and has not regained consciousness since shortly after the accident.”
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At this time, Los Angeles authorities are still investigating the incident.
Anne Heche.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
As news broke of the accident, many of Heche’s fans showered social media with support for the star. “Her family and friends ask for your thoughts and prayers and to respect her privacy during this difficult time,” Heche’s rep told PEOPLE.
ActorJames Tupper, Heche’s partner of more than 10 years until their January 2018split, also sent his love.
“Thoughts and prayers for this lovely woman, actress and mother tonight Anne Heche💔,” he wrote on Instagram, captioning a photo of Heche and the 13-year-oldson Atlasthey share. “We love you.”
Heche is also mom to son Homer, 20, from her marriage to Coley Laffoon. Her ex-boyfriendThomas Janeoffered his “thoughts and prayers” to theDaily Mail, crediting Heche as “one of the true talents of her generation.”
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The actress has remained busy in recent months, with several projects in the works. In June, she wrapped on Lifetime’sGirl in Room 13, set to premiere this fall. She will also star oppositeDermot Mulroneyin the upcoming horror-thrillerFull Ride, has a recurring role inAll Riseon OWN and is premiering in Sam Levinson andThe Weeknd’s HBO showIdol.
She recently starred in thePeter Facinelli-directed psychological thrillerThe Vanishedfor Netflix and Quiver’s tornado thriller13 Minutes. Listeners can hear her on her podcast,Better Together with Anne & Heather.
source: people.com
