Heather Duffy open up about the loss and legacy of a dear friend Anne Hehe.
On Tuesday night while at a Los Angeles book signing for Anne’s new posthumously published memoir, Call me Anneher former podcast co-host sat down with ET‘s Will Marfuggi to reveal about the last star.
As Perezcious watchers know, the Six days, seven nights alum tragically died on August 11, the day after a fiery car accident left him in the hospital. He is only 53.
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Before her death, the actress had been diligently working on her newly released book, so her friend helped her complete the memoir after graduation. We can’t imagine how emotional it must be! Now, as she helps promote the project, Heather thinks back to the last conversation she had with Anne. And, boy, is it heartbreaking! He told me ET:
“We had shot a podcast and I was late for dinner [with friends]… We were just talking after the podcast and I looked at my phone and I knew it was late. And I looked at her and I said, ‘Princess, you have to get out of here, I have to go.’ He left my front porch and I said, ‘I love you,’ and he said, ‘I love you,’ and that was the last time I saw him.
Wow.
You really never know when it will be your last time with someone. So to show how important it is to tell your loved ones how special they are to you every chance you get. Speaking of Anne’s loved ones, she is also survived by two beloved sons, Homer Laffon20, and Atlas Made by Tupper, 13 (which is also in the book mark). Heather likes to think her friend’s legacy will live on in the boys, saying:
“The best part is that you know she lives in beautiful boys. She wanted her boys to be exactly who they are. Live honestly.”
He continued:
“And kindness is the most important thing for Anne. If I can say the one thing that surpasses everything for Anne, it is kindness.
May these brothers remain mindful in the midst of conflict…
As for other aspects of Anne’s legacy, the More Together podcaster insisted on Anne’s relationship with Ellen DeGeneres in the 1990s – and his decision to be open about dating men and women – was revolutionary. He describes:
“He did it bold and big and got a big hit. He didn’t make a studio picture for 10 years. He was blacklisted, he was ridiculed. At that time, you were gay or straight, there was no in between. He was given a hard time when he married a man after that.He really moved love without gender.
He continued:
“Now we see the red carpet [all the time] there are the same pair. It’s not about, that’s a blip on the radar. And it wouldn’t have happened without someone like Anne who did the heavy lifting early on and stood up and had a huge impact on her life.
He really sacrificed a lot to live authentically!
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Despite the pain he suffered after going public with his romance, Duffy claimed Heche “never regretted it,” noting:
“If he could go back and do it the same way, he would. He’s a man who lives by that truth and honesty, so he doesn’t have a choice in the matter. He’s not going to choose honesty.”
Speaking about Anne’s difficult career, the PR maven hopes she will also be remembered for her acting projects, stating:
“She was one of the best actresses of her time. I mean, she had all the work to back it up. She should be remembered for that.”
Absolutely true. Anne was in some good movies, like Transmission, Donnie Brasco, Volcanoand most recently, The Girl in Room 13. Her career may have been affected by her exit, but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t left a major mark on the industry. Overall, Heather had this to say about Anne’s impact on the world:
“He should be remembered for his goodness, he should be remembered for the bravery he did that changed the world, he should be remembered for his preaching, and living, and encouraging people to be themselves and live out loud and embrace who they are done. and make them feel safe there.”
What a wonderful word!! We are thinking of Anne’s loved ones. While it was exciting to see her book finally reach readers, it must have been a bittersweet day knowing Anne wasn’t there to see her hard work. Will you read it Call me Anne? Let us know (below)!
[Image via Better Together/YouTube & Anne Heche/Instagram]