Homer Laffoon, 20, eldest son of actress Anne Heche, 53, spoke of his sadness and his brother Atlas Heche Tupper, 13, for the death of their mother, this Friday (12), after having suffered a serious car accident in August 5. The artist was brain dead and the devices were turned off.
“My brother Atlas and I have lost our mother. After six days of almost unbelievable emotional ups and downs, I’m left with a deep, wordless sadness. I hope my mother is pain free and starting to explore what I like to imagine as her eternal freedom. “, the young man said in a statement sent to People.
He also thanked the “thousands” of messages he received from fans, friends and family over the six days that Heche was in a coma. “I’m grateful for their love, as well as the support of my dad Coley and stepmother Alexi, who continue to be my rock during this time,” Homer said. “Rest in peace mom, I love you,” he added.
Heche shared her son Homer with cameraman Coleman Laffoon, from whom she split in 2007 after falling in love with actor James Tupper, her co-star in the series “Men in Trees”. The two moved in together and had Atlas.
This Friday, Tupper paid tribute to his ex-wife on Instagram by posting a photo of her and the message. “Love you forever”.
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