Friday 12 August 2022 09:22 PM Anne Heche dead: Ellen DeGeneres reacts after being declared brain dead trends now
Ellen DeGeneres posted a heartfelt message to her ex-girlfriend Anne Heche just before it was revealed that the actress has died aged 53.
The former talk-show host's message came just moments before it was confirmed Friday morning that Heche was declared legally dead, though her heart is being kept beating so that it can be harvested for donation.
'This is a sad day,' said DeGeneres, 64, who dated Heche from 1997 to 2000. 'I'm sending Anne's children, family and friends all of my love.'
The way they were: Ellen DeGeneres posted a heartfelt message to her ex-girlfriend Anne Heche just before it was revealed that the actress has died aged 53
'This is a sad day': DeGeneres, who who dated Heche from 1997 to 2000. 'I'm sending Anne's children, family and friends all of my love'
DeGeneres and Heche were serious enough that in 1999, they declared that if Vermont legalized same-sex marriage in a highly publicized case then before the state's supreme court, they would tie the knot.
Heche's team announced this Thursday that she was 'not expected to survive' the injuries she sustained from her fiery car crash on August 5, when she drove into a house at 90mph while under the influence of cocaine.
Selma Blair wrote a heartfelt Instagram tribute to Blair, but later deleted it, writing: 'Since I came to Hollywood, I met so many dear people who loved anne from way back. And continue to. I was always told how much I would love her and she remained a light to admire.'
Blair continued: 'She clearly is one of the great actresses of our time and this tragedy is haunting. She was remarkable. And perhaps very complicated but seemed to fight like hell to do the best for everyone she loved. May her memory be a blessing. Love and support to all who knew and loved @anneheche. Comfort to her boys. Love.'
Throwback to 1997: DeGeneres and Heche were serious enough that in 1999, they declared that if Vermont legalized same-sex marriage, they would tie the knot
Loving words: Celebrities ranging from Cruel Intentions actress Selma Blair to Gina Schock of The Go-Gos tweeted tributes to Heche
After Heche was declared dead this Friday, Gina Schock of The Go-Gos tweeted: 'Not sure what's going on in the world
