Ellen DeGeneres and Others React to Anne Heche's Death: 'It's a Sad Day'

Following the death of Anne Heche at the age of 53, the stars pay tribute to the actor of "Six days, seven nights". On August 5, Heche was in a car accident in Los Angeles, and on August 12, her rep confirmed to People that although she is still on life support because she wanted to be an organ donor, she is legally dead in the state of California. People then shared a statement from the actor's family and friends, "Today we lost a bright light, a caring and joyful soul, a loving mother and a loyal friend. Anne will be deeply missed but she survives through his beautiful son, his iconic work, and his passionate advocacy. His bravery in always standing up for his truth, spreading his message of love and acceptance, will continue to have a lasting impact."

Heche originally rose to fame as a soap opera star in 'Another World' before finding box office success in movies like 'Wag the Dog', 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' and "Six Days and Seven Nights". From there, she went on to a prolific television career with "Everwood," "Men in Trees," "Hung," and "All Rise," among other projects. Heche has upcoming roles in the HBO series "The Idol" and the Lifetime Original Movie "Girl in Room 13".

Since his death was confirmed, celebrities have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late actor, including Ellen DeGeneres, who dated Heche from 1997 to 2000. "It's a sad day “, tweeted DeGeneres. "I send Anne's children, family and friends all my love."

Read more tributes to Heche to come.