Anne Heche

2022 - 12 - 6

Anne Heche Final Autopsy Reveals Cocaine in System at Time of ... (TMZ)

Anne Heche had cocaine in her system at the time of the car crash that eventually took her life ... according to the actress' final autopsy and toxicology ...

While she appeared responsive as paramedics loaded her into an ambulance, Anne quickly [went into a coma](https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/08/anne-heche-coma-accident-house-fire-accident/) and did not survive. Interestingly enough, there was no alcohol in Anne's system ... according to the actress' final autopsy and toxicology report. Anne Heche Autopsy Reveals Cocaine in System At Time of Car Crash [Anne Heche](https://www.tmz.com/people/anne-heche/) had cocaine in her system at the time of the car crash that eventually took her life ... Anne Heche Final Autopsy Reveals Cocaine in System at Time of Car Crash

Anne Heche toxicology report shows 'no evidence of impairment by ... (USA TODAY)

According to Anne Heche's autopsy and toxicology report, the actress was not impaired by illicit substances at the time of the deadly August crash.

She was cremated and her ashes were to be placed in a mausoleum at a later date. According to the Medical Examiner-Coroner's office [website](https://mec.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2022-08397), Heche died due to "inhalation and thermal injuries," and Tuesday's report said she had burns over 12% of her body. 5, the actress drove her car into a home in Mar Vista and Heche, 53, suffered a "severe anoxic brain injury" as a result of the accident and fell into a coma, according to a statement. A representative for Heche later confirmed the accident to The AP. Heche was declared brain dead Aug. "A urine toxicology screen of urine was positive for cocaine, cannabinoids, benzodiazepines and fentanyl," the coroner's office said in a report issued Tuesday.

New Details Revealed on Anne Heche's Cause of Death and Drugs ... (E! Online)

Officials released new details into Anne Heche's cause of death nearly four months after the actress passed away from inhalation and thermal injuries ...

11, after [spending days in a coma](https://www.eonline.com/news/1341806/anne-heche-not-expected-to-survive-after-suffering-severe-brain-injury-during-car-crash). She was [pronounced dead](https://www.eonline.com/news/1341325/actress-anne-heche-dead-at-53) at 53 on Aug. [died of inhalation and thermal injuries](https://www.eonline.com/news/1342488/anne-heches-cause-of-death-revealed) sustained in an Aug. "The sternal fracture she sustained is expected to be painful while breathing when she was in her vehicle, further complicating oxygenation and therefore also significantly contributed to death." "Most importantly, Hollywood Forever is a living place, where people attend movies and concerts and other events," he continued. Meanwhile, a test on her blood sample at the hospital showed the presence of benzoylecgonine, an inactive metabolite of cocaine.

Anne Heche wasn't on drugs or alcohol when she crashed car (Los Angeles Times)

Toxicology tests on Anne Heche's blood and urine showed evidence of prior cocaine and cannabis use, but no sign that she was under the influence while ...

Now an ex wants her estate to pay up](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-11-22/anne-heche-estate-thomas-jane-personal-loan) [organs were harvested](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-08-14/anne-heche-death-life-support-organ-donor-recipient) for donation after recipients had been found. [declared brain dead](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-08-11/anne-heche-cocaine-narcotics-mar-vista-car-crash) the evening of Aug. County coroner, who determined the actor died of inhalation and thermal injuries, with a sternum fractured by blunt force contributing “significantly.” Her right kidney was lacerated and 12% of the surface of her skin was burned. 11— the date given on the hospital paperwork — and her family confirmed her death to The Times on Aug. Evidence of cannabinoids and benzodiazepine were found in a urine sample taken after she was admitted to the hospital, indicating that she had also used those drugs in recent days, but did not appear in the blood sample.

Anne Heche's Autopsy Confirms 'No Evidence of Impairment by Illicit ... (PEOPLE.com)

In a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, obtained by PEOPLE, Heche had traces of cocaine and marijuana in her system before her ...

](https://people.com/tv/anne-heche-suffered-severe-brain-injury-not-expected-to-survive-rep/) She was declared [legally dead](https://people.com/tv/anne-heche-dead/) in the state of California on Aug. Homer — whom Heche shared with ex-husband [Coleman Laffoon](https://people.com/tv/anne-heche-ex-coley-laffoon-shares-emotional-tribute-after-her-death/) — has since been [named general administrator of her estate](https://people.com/tv/legal-expert-explains-james-tupper-legal-battle-with-anne-heche-son-homer-laffoon/https://people.com/tv/anne-heche-son-homer-laffoon-named-general-administrator-of-her-estate/). [remained in a coma](https://people.com/tv/anne-heche-in-coma-hasnt-regained-consciousness-after-crash/) for nearly a week before it was revealed on Aug. "Anne will be deeply missed but she lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic body of work, and her passionate advocacy. There were no skid marks at the scene, according to the report. Both her car and the residence caught fire, and it was later revealed through audio file recordings from the Los Angeles Fire Department that Heche was

Anne Heche autopsy reveals no evidence of impairment by illegal ... (EW.com)

Anne Heche's final autopsy and toxicology report found 'no evidence of impairment by illicit substances' at the time of her fatal car crash, according to ...

A match was identified, and Heche was [taken off life support](https://ew.com/celebrity/anne-heche-taken-off-life-support-organ-recipient-found/) Aug. [in a coma](https://ew.com/celebrity/anne-heche-coma-critical-condition-after-car-crash/) and was declared brain dead Aug. [previously under investigation](https://ew.com/celebrity/anne-heche-narcotics-system-after-car-crash/) and facing potential DUI charges in the immediate aftermath of the crash due to initial testing showing the presence of narcotics in her blood.