Anne Heche laid to rest on Mother’s Day in 'lovely ceremony' at Hollywood Forever Cemetery 9 months after fatal crash

2023-05-16 04:49

Anne Heche is survived by her two children, Homer Laffoon and Atlas Tupper

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Hollywood bid a final farewell to the late actress Anne Heche as she was laid to rest in an emotional ceremony on a significant day, Mother's Day. The beloved actress, who tragically passed away in a car accident in August 2022, was honored by friends, family, and the entertainment industry in a private afternoon service.

A representative of Heche informed TMZ that she was cremated on Sunday, and her final resting place is at Hollywood Forever Cemetery – Cathedral Mausoleum. The representative stated, "She loved everyone passionately and deeply. Her children and her legacy extend their gratitude to everyone for their support and love during this challenging time. They are thankful for the opportunity to honor their mother on Mother's Day."

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Anne Heche laid to rest in the Garden of Legends cemetery section

According to representatives who spoke to US Weekly, a "lovely ceremony" was held in which those closest to Anne Heche were present. Guests had the opportunity to share their fondness for her. Heche's final resting place is located in the Garden of Legends section of the cemetery, adjacent to Mickey Rooney, across from Chris Cornell, and opposite Johnny Ramone, as mentioned by the outlet.

The actress, known for her role in 'Six Days, Seven Nights,' tragically died on August 5, 2022, in a car accident. Her Mini Cooper caught fire, resulting in severe injuries and burns. It took 60 firefighters over an hour to extinguish the flames. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition and remained in a coma, never regaining consciousness.

She was officially declared dead on August 11, 2022

On August 11, 2022, Anne Heche was formally declared deceased following a car accident. As per her final request, she was taken off life support two days later after a match for organ donation was found. She was 53 years old. The 'Donnie Brasco' actor was cremated nearly a week after her death. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner revealed that she died from inhalation of smoke and thermal injuries.

In a statement released after her death, her representative expressed, "We have lost a bright light, a kind and joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend. Anne will be deeply missed, but her beautiful sons, her iconic body of work, and her passionate advocacy ensure her enduring presence. Her bravery in always staying true to herself and spreading a message of love and acceptance will have a lasting impact."

Atlas and Homer her two surviving sons

Anne Heche died without leaving a will. She is survived by her two children, Homer Laffoon and Atlas Tupper, born to Coleman "Coley" Laffoon and her ex-boyfriend James Tupper, respectively. After her passing, Homer and Tupper entered into a court dispute regarding the control of Heche's estate and finances. Eventually, Homer was appointed as the general administrator of the estate.