Anne Heche Remembered: Photos Of The Star On The First Anniversary Of Her Death

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Christina Casiano

August 12, 2023 11:00AM EDT

The world said goodbye to Anne Heche on August 12, 2022, after a traffic car accident and she was proclaimed brain dead. Relive moments from her life here.

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Anne Heche: Photos

Anne Heche: Photos — Anne Heche, born May 25, 1969, was an American actress who rose to fame in the 90s because of her movies and her personal life. She began her career with soap operas, appearing in ‘Another World,’ which won her 2 Daytime Emmys. Anne found larger fame after 1997’s ‘Donnie Brasco’, ‘Volcano’ (1997), ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ (1997), ‘Six Days, Seven Nights’, (1998), and Gus Van Sant’s 1998 remake of ‘Psycho’. She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for the TV movie ‘Gracie’s Choice’ and was honored with a Tony nom for her work on Broadway. Anne is also a ‘Dancing With The Stars’ alum, competing in season 29.

She dated comedian Ellen DeGeneres from 1997 to 2000. Their relationship was highly publicized.

Anne Heche passed away at the age of 53 after suffering injuries from a car crash in Los Angeles on August 5. A rep for the actress confirmed that she died on Friday, August 12 in a statement received by HollywoodLife.
“Today we lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend.”

“Anne will be deeply missed, but she lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic body of work, and her passionate advocacy. Her bravery for always standing in her truth, spreading her message of love and acceptance, will continue to have a lasting impact.”

Here, Anne is seen in a still from 1997’s ‘Volcano’. She looked tough as she crossed her arms and gazed at the camera. Remember Anne Heche’s memory in photos here.

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Anne Heche & Ellen DeGeneres, 2000

Anne Heche & Ellen DeGeneres, 2000 — Ellen DeGeneres (left) and Anne Heche (right) at Showtime’s ‘One Kill’ premiere on August 3, 2000.

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Anne Heche & Ellen DeGeneres, 2000

Anne Heche & Ellen DeGeneres, 2000 — Anne Heche (left) and Ellen DeGeneres (right) at the BMG Party at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards in LA on February 23, 2000.

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Anne Heche & Ellen DeGeneres, 2000

Anne Heche & Ellen DeGeneres, 2000 — Ellen DeGeneres (left) and Anne Heche (right) at the film premiere of ‘If These Walls Could Talk 2’ at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC in 2000.

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Anne Heche & Ellen DeGeneres, 2000

Anne Heche & Ellen DeGeneres, 2000 — Ellen Degeneres (left) and Anne Heche (right) at ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’ in NYC on July 5, 2000.

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Anne Heche & Ellen DeGeneres in NYC

Anne Heche & Ellen DeGeneres in NYC — Anne Heche (left) and Ellen Degeneres (right) walked along Great Jones Street in New York City in 2000.

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Anne Heche & Ellen DeGeneres, 2000

Anne Heche & Ellen DeGeneres, 2000 — Anne Heche (left) and Ellen DeGeneres (right) at Showtime’s ‘One Kill’ screening on August 3, 2000.

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Anne Heche in ‘Six Days Seven Nights’

Anne Heche in ‘Six Days Seven Nights’ — Anne Heche is glowing in a scene from ‘Six Days Seven Nights’. The movie was about a New York magazine editor (Anne) and a gruff pilot (Harrison Ford) trying to tolerate each other after a crash landing on a deserted South Seas island.

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Anne Heche in ‘Donnie Brasco’

Anne Heche in ‘Donnie Brasco’ — Anne Heche was in the 1997 mobster movie ‘Donnie Brasco’ with Johnny Depp. She played his wife.

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Anne Heche in ‘Psycho’

Anne Heche in ‘Psycho’ — Seeing double! Anne Heche took on the role originally played by Janet Leigh in the Gus Van Sant remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ (1998).

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Anne Heche In 2000

Anne Heche In 2000 — Fashionista! Anne Heche dons a brown slip dress for a party for fashion designer Peter Cohen in 2000.

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Anne Heche & Lucy Liu At The 2001 Golden Globes

Anne Heche & Lucy Liu At The 2001 Golden Globes — Anne Heche (right) holds hands with Lucy Liu at the 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2001. She wore a sexy black leather dress while holding the ‘Ally McBeal’ star’s hand on the red carpet.

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Anne Heche & Husband In 2002

Anne Heche & Husband In 2002 — Anne Heche and husband Coley Laffoon take their baby Homer for a walk around New York on Nov. 18, 2002. They looked like quite the happy family.

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Anne Heche At The Premiere Of ‘American Splendor’

Anne Heche At The Premiere Of ‘American Splendor’ — Anne Heche is glowing in a strapless white dress during the premiere of the movie ‘American Splendor’ on Aug. 7, 2003. She added black cage-style shoes on foot.

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Anne Heche In 2004

Anne Heche In 2004 — Anne Heche poses for a photo at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles in 2004. She wore a white jacket, black sweater, jeans, and an Hermes belt.

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Anne Heche At The 2004 Tony Nominee Luncheon

Anne Heche At The 2004 Tony Nominee Luncheon — Anne Heche wows in a black jacket and midriff-baring top during the 58th Annual Tony Awards Nominees Luncheon at the Millenium Hotel in New York on May 12, 2004. She wore a chunky belt too.

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Anne Heche At The 2004 Emmys

Anne Heche At The 2004 Emmys — Anne Heche stuns in black during the 56TH Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sep. 19, 2004. Her blonde hair was smooth and silky.

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Anne Heche At The 2005 Creative Arts Emmys

Anne Heche At The 2005 Creative Arts Emmys — Anne Heche dons black lace to the 57th Annual Creative Arts Emmys on Sep. 11, 2005. Diamond earrings and a bracelet completed the sexy look.

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Anne Heche & Son At The Premiere Of ‘This Is It’

Anne Heche & Son At The Premiere Of ‘This Is It’ — Anne Heche and son Homer attend the premiere of ‘This Is It’ in LA on Oct. 27, 2009. How cute!

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Anne Heche At The 2011 Independent Spirit Awards

Anne Heche At The 2011 Independent Spirit Awards — Anne Heche is beautiful in a floral dress at the 26th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California on Feb. 26, 2011. Her bright look had girly ruffles down the skirt.

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Anne Heche At The Premiere Of ‘Iris, A Journey Into The World Of Cinema’

Anne Heche At The Premiere Of ‘Iris, A Journey Into The World Of Cinema’ — Anne Heche strikes a pose at the premiere of ‘Iris, A Journey Into The World Of Cinema’ on Sep. 25, 2011. Her patterned dress went great with her cream heels and curls.

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Anne Heche In 2016

Anne Heche In 2016 — Anne Heche is red hot in a Gucci look during HBO’s 2016 Emmys After Party in LA. She wore gold heels and carried a matching clutch.

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Anne Heche At The 2020 Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party

Anne Heche At The 2020 Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party — Anne Heche wows in a sparkling dress with a long cape-like sleeve during the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party on Feb. 9, 2020. The black and plum look was striking with her white-blonde hair.

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Anne Heche At The 2022 DGA Awards

Anne Heche At The 2022 DGA Awards — Anne Heche shimmers in a silver frock at the 74th Annual DGA Awards in Los Angeles on Mar. 12, 2022. She added a beaded sweater on top.

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