Brian Luce, a producer on Chicago P.D., recently paid tribute to the late Anne Heche, who passed away in 2022. He praised her hard work and dedication as she prepared for the role of Deputy Superintendent Katherine Brennan on the show. Unsurprisingly, fans were touched by how Luce honored the legacy of the talented actress through his heartfelt tribute.
Chicago P.D. producer Brian Luce recalls how dedicated Anne Heche was as an actress
In a recent conversation, the Chicago P.D. producer couldn’t seem to stop giving praise to Anne Heche’s commitment while preparing for her role. Even though she only had a short 11-episode run on the show, he explained how he proved her dedication.
“She was a wonderful human being. And she came here, and she was playing the Chief of Detectives. I don’t know what it’s like to be the chief,” Brian Luce shared with NBC Insider. “You know, I was a patrolman my whole career. I was an undercover guy. But I couldn’t tell you what it is to be chief.”
Luce further revealed, “So Anne Heche hooked up with the Chief of Detectives, who was also a female. She came back with a different perspective.” As he described the devotion Heche demonstrated for the role, he also mentioned the respect she earned from the law enforcement community in Chicago.
“What’s so cool about this city is it’s a big little city,” the veteran producer shared. “We’re [playing] cops, so cops are interested, firemen are interested, med are interested. So the people that I have a relationship [with] for 27 years in law enforcement, and they respect you because you’re a hard working.”
Anne Heche tragically lost her life in a car crash in August 2022. Following her passing, former Chicago P.D. cast member Jesse Lee Soffer also paid a heartfelt tribute to her.
Soffer posted two pictures of himself with Heche on Instagram, captioned, “I haven’t really known what to say. I just want to pay my respects. Anne was such a kind person. Always generous. Always funny. I’m so sorry for her family. I hope they know how many people she really touched. I think these pics were from her last day on set with us.”
Originally reported by Elton Fernandes on ComingSoon.net.
