Actress and activist Alexis Arquette has died at the age of 47.
The transgender star – sibling of actors David, Rosanna and Patricia Arquette – died on Sunday morning.
Her other brother Richmond confirmed the news on Facebook with a press release written by Patricia. He said Arquette died while listening to David Bowie’s music.
Alexis Arquette appeared in films including Pulp Fiction and The Wedding Singer.
‘Fast and painless’
The release read: “He died as he lived, on his own terms.
“Our brother Robert, who became our brother Alexis, who became our sister Alexis, who became our brother Alexis, passed this morning September 11, at 12:32 am.
“He was surrounded by all of his brothers and sisters, one of his nieces and several other loved ones. We were playing music for him and he passed during David Bowie’s Starman.
The post continued: “As per his wishes, we cheered at the moment that he transitioned to another dimension.
“I am immensely grateful that it was fast and painless.
“It was an incredibly moving experience and I am humbled and grateful to have been able to have been with him as he began his journey onward.
“Thank you, Alexis, I love you and will love you always.”
Transgender rights
A cause of death was not given.
Arquette made her film debut in Down And Out In Beverly Hills in 1986 and went on to play a transvestite in Last Exit To Brooklyn in 1989.
She also appeared in The Wedding Singer as a member of a band, impersonating pop star Boy George.
Boy George tweeted: “R. I.P my sister Alexis Arquette. Another bright light gone out far too soon. Love to the family and all that loved Alexis.”
Alexis Arquette also appeared in a documentary about transitioning to becoming a woman in 2006.
The film, Alexis Arquette: She’s My Brother, screened at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007.
She also appeared on TV shows including Friends and Californication, and went on to become an activist for transgender rights.
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