Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas has paid a heartfelt tribute to actor Anne Heche, who passed away following a fiery car crash.

Priyanka took to Instagram, where she wrote an emotional note for Heche, with whom she worked in the Quantico series.

"My heart goes out to Anne Heche's children, family, friends, and everyone who grieves. It was an honour to have known you and worked by your side. You were a lovely person and an incredible actress. You will always have a special place in my heart."

Ellen DeGeneres, who dated Anne Heche in the 1990s, also remembered the late actor. She tweeted, "This is a sad day. I'm sending Anne's children, family and friends all of my love."Heche, 53, had been in a coma following a severe brain injury after she crashed her car into a Los Angeles building on August 5.