"Sadly, Anne Heche's accident caused a severe anoxic brain injury, and she is still in a critical state and in a coma. It is unlikely that she will live, "The sentence was read. She has long opted to donate her organs, and doctors are keeping her on life support while they check to see if any of them are still functional.

Her relatives and friends also praised Heche's "big heart" and "kind spirit" in their letter.More than her exceptional talent, she saw her life's work as promoting kindness and joy, especially as a means of advancing acceptance of who you love, according to the statement. She will be missed much for her light and remembered for her brave honesty.

Heche went on to star alongside Harrison Ford in a number of movies after that triumph, such as "Donnie Brasco," "Wag the Dog," and "Six Days Seven Nights."

Heche has made appearances in more recent episodes of "The Brave," "Quantico," and "Chicago P.D."