Anne Heche's ex Coley Laffoon says their son Homer is 'strong' in emotional message: 'I've got our son'
Anne Heche and Homer Laffoon attend the celebration launch of Christian Siriano's new book 'Dresses to Dream About' at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills on November 19, 2021 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images
Anne Heche’s ex-husband Coley Laffoon said their son Homer, 20, is "strong" and will be "OK" in an emotional message after she was declared brain-dead on Friday.
"I loved her and I miss her and I’m always going to," Laffoon said in a video posted to Instagram. "Homer is OK. He’s grieving, of course. It’s rough, it’s really rough as probably anybody can imagine. But he’s surrounded by family and he’s strong and he’s going to be OK."
Laffoon thanked those who had checked in to see how he and Homer were doing amid Heche’s hospitalization following a fiery car crash in Los Angeles on Aug. 5 and her brain death on Friday.
"Your check-in, showing us your heart, offering prayers and everything, so beautiful, thank you," Laffoon said. "It’s hard for me, it’s hard for my family, it’s hard for Homer. But we’ve got each other and we have a lot of support and we’re going to be OK."
ANNE HECHE'S SON PAYS TRIBUTE AFTER MOTHER'S DEATH: ‘HOPEFULLY MY MOM IS FREE FROM PAIN’
Anne Heche and son, Homer Heche Laffoon arrive to Michael Jackson's "This Is It" - Los Angeles premiere held at Nokia Theatre - L.A. Live on October 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)
Laffoon and Heche were married from 2001-2009.
The "Six Days, Seven Nights" actress was hospitalized in a coma a week ago after she crashed her car into a home in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles last Friday. She was suspected of driving under the influence.
Heche suffered a "severe" brain injury following the crash and was declared brain-dead on Friday.
"Anne is probably – I’d like to think she is free from pain and enjoying or experiencing whatever’s next in her journey," Laffoon continued. "She came in hot and she had a lot to say."
Actress Anne Heche, her husband Coley Laffoon and baby Homer wait for a car at 59th Street and 5th Avenue December 13, 2002 in New York City. (Photo by Arnaldo Magnani/Getty Images)
He continued while holding back tears, "She was brave and fearless and loved really hard and was never afraid to let us know what she thinks and what she believed in, and it was always love. It was all about love. So, goodbye, Anne. Love you. Thank you. Thank you for all the good times. There were so many. And see you on the other side. In the meantime, I've got our son. He'll be fine. Love you."
Homer Laffoon is Heche’s oldest son.
Actress Anne Heche with sons Atlas, middle, and Homer, right, attend Disney On Ice Presents Let's Celebrate! at Staples Center on December 11, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ari Perilstein/Getty Images for Feld Entertainment)
She also has a son, Atlas, 13, with actor James Tupper, whom she was with from 2007 to 2018.
Homer paid tribute to his mom on Friday. "My brother Atlas and I lost our Mom. After six days of almost unbelievable emotional swings, I am left with a deep, wordless sadness. Hopefully my mom is free from pain and beginning to explore what I like to imagine as her eternal freedom," Homer said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
"Over those six days, thousands of friends, family, and fans made their hearts known to me. I am grateful for their love, as I am for the support of my Dad, Coley, and my stepmom Alexi who continue to be my rock during this time. Rest In Peace Mom, I love you, Homer," the statement concluded.