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Actress and activist Alexis Arquette, known for her roles in such films as “The Wedding Singer” and Pulp Fiction”, has sadly passed away at the age of 47.
The sibling of fellow actors David, Rosanna and Patricia Arquette died on Sunday morning surrounded by family who serenaded her with David Bowie’s ‘Starman’.
Alexis, born Robert Arquette, entered showbiz at an early age. One of her actor’s first onscreen appearances was in the Tubes’ video ‘She’s a Beauty’ at age 12. Filmwise, Arquette made her breakthrough in the cult drama “Last Exit to Brooklyn”, playing the trans sex worker Georgette.
In later years, Arquette would appear briefly but memorably in films such as “The Wedding Singer” (playing Boy George impersonator, George), “Pulp Fiction”, “Bride of Chucky” and “Blended”uewt.
Arquette’s biggest contribution was her efforts to increase awareness and visibility to the transgender community.
A number of celebs, as well as Arquette’s family, posted on her passing :
R.I.P my sister Alexis Arquette. Another bright light gone out far too soon. Love to the family and all that loved Alexis.
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) September 11, 2016
"Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night sweet prince. And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest". Beautiful tender soul Alexis Arquette
— Ellen Barkin (@EllenBarkin) September 11, 2016
Thank you all for your love and kind words about Alexis. My hero for eternity pic.twitter.com/Z18xLtYTBv
— David Arquette (@DavidArquette) September 11, 2016
Here is the family press release I wrote for Alexis-https://t.co/i0buTtbnac
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) September 11, 2016
Breaking through the veil singing StarMan https://t.co/A3way5S3Lb
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) September 11, 2016
