Anne Heche was an American actress, director, and screenwriter known for her work in film, television, and theater. Born on May 25, 1969, in Aurora, Ohio, she began her acting career on the NBC soap opera "Another World," where she earned a Daytime Emmy Award for playing twins. She rose to prominence in the late 1990s with roles in films like "Donnie Brasco," "Volcano," and "I Know What You Did Last Summer." Heche was also recognized for her work on TV series such as "Men in Trees" and "The Brave." She received several awards, including Daytime Emmy, National Board of Review, and GLAAD Media Awards, and was nominated for a Tony Award and a Primetime Emmy. She passed away on August 11, 2022, following a car accident.