ANNE HECHE

Anne Heche's estate sued by woman living in Mar Vista home that was destroyed after flames engulfed the house during August collision caused by late actress.

Lynne Mishele is suing the late actor's estate for negligence, infliction of emotional distress and trespassing.

Anne Heche's oldest son, Homer Laffoon, is seeking the primary role of her estate planning after the actress died in August following a car crash in Los Angeles.

Laffoon filed new court documents to protect himself from "frivolous claims" made by Heche's ex, James Tupper, as he seeks to be named executor of her estate.

Tropical Storm Fiona is about to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the Caribbean, but if it stays intact after that, there's a chance it could pose a risk to the U.S. in a week.

NEW YORK — (AP) — In a memoir Anne Heche worked on over the past year, the actor shared candid thoughts on her relationship with Ellen DeGeneres in the late 1990s, when they were among Hollywood's first openly gay couples. I had never been with a woman before I dated Ellen," Heche wrote in “Call Me Anne,” which Start Publishing has scheduled for January. Heche, whose films included “Donnie Brasco” and “Wag the Dog,” died Aug. 14 at age 53 after a car crash in Los Angeles. There were no words to describe how I felt," Heche wrote in her book, a sequel to the memoir “Call Me Crazy,” published in 2001. Heche had mentioned writing a memoir during a podcast earlier this year, in which she promised that “some of the truths” about her and DeGeneres would be included.

In a memoir Anne Heche worked on last year, the actor shared candid thoughts on her 3-year relationship with Ellen DeGeneres in the late 1990s, when they were among Hollywood’s first openly gay couples.

LOS ANGELES — New audio from the Los Angeles firefighters revealed that actress Anne Heche was trapped in her car for almost an hour after a fiery crash that led to her death last month, according to a published report. Heche, 53, died from injuries she sustained when her vehicle crashed into a Los Angeles home on Aug. 5, according to the Los Angeles Times. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner ruled Heche’s death an accident caused by “inhalation and thermal injuries” compounded by a sternal fracture suffered in her shocking crash, Rolling Stone reported. According to KTTV, Heche was alone in the car at the time of the crash and was pulled out of the car by the Los Angeles Fire Department. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 27 Photos: Anne Heche through the years Here are some photos of actress Anne Heche through the years.

The recording showed initial confusion about how many people were at the scene of the crash.

The son of actress Anne Heche is seeking control of her estate after she died last month without a will. >> Read more trending newsHomer Heche Laffoon, 20, filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior court on Wednesday to be named the administrator of his mother’s estate, the Los Angeles Times reported. According to court documents, the value of the Emmy Award-winning actress’ estate is unknown, The Associated Press reported. Actor Anne Heche died without a will, and her 20-year-old son has filed court papers to control her estate. Heche’s vehicle stopped inside the home and started a fire that took 59 firefighters 65 minutes to fully contain and extinguish, the Times reported.

LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Actor Anne Heche died without a will, and her 20-year-old son has filed court papers to control her estate. Homer Laffoon, Heche's son with ex-husband Coleman Laffoon, filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday requesting that he be allowed to administer his mother's estate. The petition lists Homer Laffoon and 13-year-old Atlas Tupper, Heche's son with former partner James Tupper, as her only heirs. Homer Laffoon also filed a petition asking that someone be appointed to represent his brother's interests in court. On Aug. 5, a car Heche was driving jumped a curb, smashed into a Los Angeles home and burst into flames.

Actor Anne Heche died without a will, and her 20-year-old son has filed court papers to control her estate.

LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Actor Anne Heche will be laid to rest at a storied Los Angeles cemetery alongside many Hollywood luminaries, her family said Tuesday. Heche was cremated and her ashes will be placed in a mausoleum at Hollywood Forever Cemetery at a later date. The cemetery has in recent years become a cultural hub for film screenings, musical performances and festivals. On Aug. 5, her car jumped a curb and smashed into a West Los Angeles home. Her death was ruled an accident, and the cause were inhalation injuries and burns, according to the Los Angeles County coroner.

LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Actor Anne Heche has been laid to rest at a storied Los Angeles cemetery alongside many Hollywood luminaries, her family said Tuesday. Heche was cremated and her ashes were placed in a mausoleum at Hollywood Forever Cemetery nearly two weeks after she was declared dead at a hospital from injuries suffered in a fiery car crash. The cemetery has in recent years become a cultural hub for film screenings, musical performances and festivals. On Aug. 5, her car jumped a curb and smashed into a West Los Angeles home. Her death was ruled an accident, and the cause were inhalation injuries and burns, according to the Los Angeles County coroner.

Actor Anne Heche will be laid to rest at a storied Los Angeles cemetery alongside many Hollywood luminaries.

According to the the LA County Coroner's report, the cause was inhalation and thermal injuries. The actor died on Sunday, after she crashed her car earlier this month.

Anne Heche told Portia de Rossi that her ex Ellen DeGeneres was a "red flag" on an episode of her podcast in 2021. Heche died and was removed from life support on Sunday.

Anne Heche: What you need to know Anne Heche died on August 12, 2022, from injuries sustained in a car accident. (NCD)Actress Anne Heche’s cause of death has been ruled an accident, officials said Wednesday. >> Read more trending newsAccording to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, the 53-year-old Emmy Award-winning actress died from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries after she crashed into a home on Aug. 5. Anne Heche's Death Ruled an Accident as Coroner Determines Official Causes https://t.co/RQLqJk0t0j — People (@people) August 17, 2022Heche’s body has since been released from the coroner’s office, CNN reported. On Saturday, the Los Angeles Police Department announced that it had ended its investigation into the accident that took Heche’s life.

Anne Heche FILE - Anne Heche arrives at the premiere of "The Tender Bar" at the TCL Chinese Theatre, on Dec. 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. The coroner's office says actor Heche died from burns and inhalation injury after her fiery car crash and the death has been ruled an accident. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) (Jordan Strauss)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Actor Anne Heche died from inhalation injury and burns after her fiery car crash and the death was ruled an accident, according to coroner's results released Wednesday. A full autopsy report was still being completed, the coroner's office said. She was injured when her car jumped a curb and smashed into a West Los Angeles home on Aug. 5.

The coroner's office says actor Anne Heche died from burns and inhalation injury after her fiery car crash and the death has been ruled an accident.

Anne Heche: What you need to know Anne Heche died on August 12, 2022, from injuries sustained in a car accident. (NCD)A 2001 memoir written by Anne Heche is selling for more than $700 online, as interest in the book spiked after the actress’ death. The tell-all memoir, titled “Call Me Crazy: A Memoir,” followed Heche’s tragic childhood through her Hollywood career and high-profile relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres, and was published in 2001. When the book was first released, its price was $26, ET Online reported. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 27 Photos: Anne Heche through the years Here are some photos of actress Anne Heche through the years.

Anne Heche crashed into a Los Angeles home Aug. 5, and it erupted in flames, trapping the actress inside her car while 59 firefighters extinguished the blaze.

Journalists were forced to confront a legal, even philosophical question after Heche lost brain activity but remained technically alive: When is someone really dead?

My heart goes out to Anne Heche's children, Atlas and Homer, who are grieving their beloved mother.

Heche was “peacefully taken off life support," spokeswoman Holly Baird said in a statement Sunday night. By the late 1990s Heche was one of the hottest actors in Hollywood, a constant on magazine covers and in big-budget films. In a memoir released the following year, “Call Me Crazy,” Heche talked about her lifelong battles. In the final days of his life, Heche said, she learned he was secretly gay and that she believed his inability to live honestly fueled his anger and hurtful behavior. But it’s a crazy life.

Heche had been on life support after suffering a "severe anoxic brain injury," caused by a lack of oxygen, when her car crashed into a home Aug. 5.

Anne Heche, the Emmy-winning film and television actor whose dramatic Hollywood rise in the 1990s and accomplished career contrasted with personal chapters of turmoil, died of injuries from a fiery car crash. She was 53.

Actor Anne Heche has died, nine days after she was injured in a fiery car crash.

Anne Heche, the Emmy-winning film and television actor whose dramatic Hollywood rise in the 1990s and accomplished career contrasted with personal chapters of turmoil, died of injuries from a fiery car crash. Heche was “peacefully taken off life support," spokeswoman Holly Baird said in a statement Sunday night.. Heche had been on life support at a Los Angeles burn center after suffering a “severe anoxic brain injury,” caused by a lack of oxygen, when her car crashed into a home Aug. 5, according to a statement released Thursday by a representative on behalf of her family and friends.

The 53-year-old actress, who was declared brain dead after an Aug. 5 car crash, remained on life support Sunday. Tributes about her life and work have poured in.

Anne Heche: What you need to know Anne Heche died on August 12, 2022, from injuries sustained in a car accident. (NCD)Actress Anne Heche, declared legally dead Friday after a fiery crash earlier this month, will be taken off life support now that organ transplant recipients have been found, her family said on Sunday. Anne Heche will be taken off of life support Sunday afternoon, a spokesperson for the actor says. https://t.co/nAv5BB8ogT — NBC News (@NBCNews) August 14, 2022TMZ also reported about the life support update and the impending organ removals. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 27 Photos: Anne Heche through the years Here are some photos of actress Anne Heche through the years.

Anne Heche: What you need to know Anne Heche died on August 12, 2022, from injuries sustained in a car accident. (NCD)The Los Angeles Police Department announced that it has ended its investigation into the car accident that took the life of actress Anne Heche. >> Read more trending newsHeche, 53, died Friday from injuries she sustained when her vehicle crashed into a Los Angeles home on Aug. 5, according to the Los Angeles Times. “I’m sending love to everybody involved.”During the 1990s, Heche played opposite actors including Johnny Depp (“Donnie Brasco”) and Harrison Ford (“Six Days, Seven Nights”). Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 27 Photos: Anne Heche through the years Here are some photos of actress Anne Heche through the years.

Anne Heche Crash FILE - Anne Heche arrives at the 74th annual Directors Guild of America Awards on March 12, 2022, in Beverly Hills, Calif. A spokesperson for Heche says the actor is on life support after suffering a brain injury in a fiery crash a week ago and isn't expected to survive. The statement released on behalf of her family said she is being kept on life support to determine if she is a viable organ donor. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) (Jordan Strauss)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Los Angeles Police Department has ended its investigation into Anne Heche's car accident, when the actor crashed into a Los Angeles home on Aug. 5. Heche is brain dead and on life support, pending evaluation for organ donation. She has been hospitalized at a Los Angeles burn center.

The Los Angeles Police Department has ended its investigation into Anne Heche’s car accident, when the actor crashed into a Los Angeles home on Aug. 5.

The Los Angeles Police Department has ended its investigation into Anne Heche's car accident, when the actor crashed into a Los Angeles home on Aug. 5. Heche, 53, is brain dead and on life support, pending evaluation for organ donation. “As of today, there will be no further investigative efforts made in this case," the department announced Friday.

VIDEO: Wet weekend expected as front stays to our north VIDEO: Wet weekend expected as front stays to our north (WFTV)ORLANDO, Fla. — Saturday will see a good chance for rain. A stationary front in South Georgia and North Florida will give us an elevated chance for rain this weekend. Read: Plan to increase police presence in Downtown Orlando enters second weekendDaytime highs will hit the upper 80s and low 90s. Read: Top-secret documents, grant for clemency, binders: What was seized from Mar-a-LagoWe could see a developing low gain tropical characteristics this weekend. Read: Actress Anne Heche dies at 53 after car crashHeavy rain for the Texas coast, south of Houston, is expected.

Coley Laffoon, Anne Heche’s ex-husband, is honoring the actress after she was declared legally dead on Friday.

A fiery crash into a home put Anne Heche into a coma, then she was kept on life support to allow for possible organ donation.

VIDEO: Man accused of driving drunk, killing Orange County officer bonds out of jail Man accused of driving drunk, killing Orange County officer bonds out of jailORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A man accused of a deadly drunk driving charges has bonded out of jail. Neil Demetree, 57, is facing felony charges after investigators say he swerved into a construction zone in December, crashing into Orange County Sheriff’s Field Officer David Grassi. Only Channel 9 was there on Friday when he bonded out and confronted him about the accusations. Demetree ran away from Channel 9′s cameras after posting bond nine months after investigators said he crashed into and killed Grassi. When asked if he had any recollection of driving into the lane, Demetree said he “faded into the lane, I put on my breaks, and I tried to go around him,” according to the affidavit.

The actress, best known for her roles in 'Donnie Brasco' and the 1998 'Psycho' remake, leaves behind two sons.

Ellen DeGeneres tweeted a message of love and comfort on Friday, shortly before a rep confirmed Anne Heche was legally dead.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Investigators with the Orlando Police Department have made an arrest for the death of a man found murdered back in November. Investigators determined Coleman had died as the result of a “domestic-related” homicide, but released few other details on how he was killed. READ: ‘She’s going to rot in our jail’: Florida woman accused of drowning Chihuahua, deputies sayOn Thursday, months after Coleman’s death, police arrested 44-year-old Tiffany Sharelle Gray and charged her with first-degree murder with a weapon. A report outlining the details of how police developed Gray as their suspect has not been released. READ: Actress Anne Heche not expected to survive crash, family saysGray is being held in the Orange County jail on no bond.

Anne Heche: What you need to know Anne Heche died on August 12, 2022, from injuries sustained in a car accident. (NCD)Anne Heche died Friday after being taken off life support following a fiery crash last week in west Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Times. “Over those six days, thousands of friends, family, and fans made their hearts known to me. Rest In Peace Mom, I love you, Homer.”On Thursday night, family members confirmed that Heche had slipped into a coma and that she was in critical condition. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 27 Photos: Anne Heche through the years Here are some photos of actress Anne Heche through the years.

Anne Heche Crash FILE - Actress Anne Heche poses for a portrait to promote the film, "The Last Word" during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Jan. 23, 2017. A spokesperson for Heche says the actor is on life support after suffering a brain injury in a fiery crash a week ago and isn't expected to survive. The statement released on behalf of her family said she is being kept on life support to determine if she is a viable organ donor. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File) (Taylor Jewell)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Anne Heche remains on life support and under evaluation for organ donation after a car crash that led to her brain death, a representative for the actor said Friday. While Heche is legally dead, she's on life support and “her heart is still beating" so that the nonprofit organization OneLegacy can determine if she can be a donor, spokeswoman Holly Baird said in a statement.

Anne Heche remains on life support and under evaluation for organ donation.

Anne Heche remains on life support and under evaluation for organ donation after a car crash that led to her brain death, a representative for the actor said Friday. Under current California law, death can be determined by the loss of all brain function and in accordance with accepted medical standards. While Heche is legally dead, she's on life support and “her heart is still beating" so that the nonprofit organization OneLegacy can determine if she can be a donor, spokeswoman Holly Baird said in a statement.

The actress had been declared brain dead, but she was kept on life support for a time for the purpose of organ donation.

After a carriage horse collapsed in New York City on Wednesday, its driver was caught on camera flogging the distressed animal and repeatedly telling it to "get up" as it laid on the asphalt.

Video: Orange County deputies search for man accused of deadly beating The Orange County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a man accused in a deadly beating. (James Tutten, WFTV.com/WFTV)ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a man accused in a deadly beating. READ: DOJ moves to unseal warrant in Mar-a-Lago; Trump ‘encourages’ releaseDeputies said video captured a man walking after he beat 40-year-old Omar Toro in an empty lot on 25th Street in Orlando back in May. READ: Actress Anne Heche not expected to survive crash, family saysAnyone who may recognize the man is asked to call Central Florida CrimeLine at 1-800-423-TIPS(8477). READ: State attorney seeks death penalty against Longwood man accused of stabbing his daughtersClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

Heche is being investigated for driving under the influence of drugs and is being kept on life support to see if her organs are viable for donation.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A person crossing a busy Brevard County road was struck and killed Friday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Shortly after 6 a.m., troopers responded to North Courtenay Parkway and Queensland Avenue on Merritt Island. READ: Actress Anne Heche not expected to survive crash, family saysInvestigators said the crash involved an adult pedestrian, a Jeep Limited and a Chevy Sonic. Troopers reported that the pedestrian, who has not been identified, died at the crash site. Eyewitness News traffic anchor Alexa Lorenzo is monitoring the crash and providing updates on Channel 9 and TV 27.

Video: Orange County issues 100 tickets for speeders in school zones on first day of school Some Central Florida drivers taking their kids to school in the mornings need to slow down. (James Tutten, WFTV.com/WFTV)ORLANDO, Fla. — Some Central Florida drivers taking their kids to school in the mornings need to slow down. READ: DOJ moves to unseal warrant in Mar-a-Lago; Trump ‘encourages’ releaseLocal law enforcement said they have already seen a number of drivers speeding through school zones. In fact, Orange County deputies said they gave out 100 tickets for speeding in those areas on the first day of school on Wednesday. READ: Actress Anne Heche not expected to survive crash, family saysOne car was going nearly three times the speed limit.

Actress Anne Heche, 53, has been hospitalized since last Friday, when she was allegedly speeding in her blue Mini Cooper and crashed into two homes.

Actress Anne Heche, who last week crashed her car into a Los Angeles home, is not expected to survive the injuries she sustained in the collision, a rep said.

Police say they're investigating whether Heche was driving under the influence at the time of the crash. Doctors are exploring whether she can be an organ donor.

Anne Heche: What you need to know A few quick facts about Anne Heche. (NCD)Emmy Award-winning actress Anne Heche suffered an “anoxic” brain injury after crashing a car into a home in Los Angeles last week and is not expected to survive, according to her family. “Unfortunately, due to her accident, Anne Heche suffered a severe anoxic brain injury and remains in a coma, in critical condition. “In preliminary testing, the blood draw revealed the presence of drugs,” the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 27 Photos: Anne Heche through the years Here are some photos of actress Anne Heche through the years.

Anne Heche Crash FILE - Anne Heche arrives at the premiere of "The Tender Bar" on Dec. 12, 2021, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. The representative, who was not identified, told the magazine that Heche was in stable condition a day after Friday's accident. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) (Jordan Strauss)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Anne Heche is on life support after suffering a brain injury in a fiery crash a week ago and her survival isn't expected, according to a statement from a representative. Heche, who's been hospitalized at the Grossman Burn Center at West Hills hospital north of Los Angeles, suffered a “severe anoxic brain injury,” the statement said. “It has long been her choice to donate her organs and she is being kept on life support to determine if any are viable."

A spokesperson for Anne Heche says the actor is on life support after suffering a brain injury in a fiery crash a week ago and isn't expected to survive.

Actor Anne Heche remains hospitalized and on a ventilator to help her breathe, four days after she was injured in a fiery car crash.

Actor Anne Heche is in the hospital after a fiery crash in Los Angeles.

Like all cool cats and kittens, Carole Baskin is going to Dancing With the Stars.The reality TV star who became a pop culture sensation with Netflixs docuseries Tiger King is joining the new crop of celebrity dancers that includes TV and film actress Anne Heche, former NBA star Charles Oakley and Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean. On the Netflix series Tiger King, Baskin, who owns a big cat refuge, sought to shut down Joseph Maldonado-Passages for-profit breeding of big cats. In June, a federal judge awarded Baskin ownership of the private Oklahoma zoo run by Maldonado-Passage. Others slated to appear on the dancing show are cheer team coach Monica Aldama, Bachelorette star Kaitlyn Bristowe, NFL star Vernon Davis, actress Skai Jackson, actress Justina Machado, TV host Jeannie Mai, Jesse Metcalfe, rapper Nelly, TV host Nev Schulman, real estate agent Chrishell Stause and Olympian Johnny Weir. Supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks will host the new season after longtime co-host Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews announced their exits from the series in July.