This is shocking news - Alexis Arquette has died

[Siwsan]

Actor and Transgender Advocate Alexis Arquette Dead at 47

Actor and transgender advocate Alexis Arquette died on Sunday at 47, ET Canada confirmed.

Alexis, born Robert Arquette, was the sibling of actors David, Rosanna, and Patricia Arquette, as well as another brother, Richmond, who shared the news on Facebook.

"Our brother Robert, who became our sister Alexis, who became our brother Alexis, passed this morning September 11, at 12:32 am," he wrote. "He was surrounded by all of his brothers and sisters, one of his nieces and several other loved ones."

Richmond noted that the family had music on, with David Bowie's "Starman" playing when Alexis died. "As per his wishes, we cheered at the moment that he transitioned to another dimension," he wrote. Patricia also shared a tweet featuring the song, captioned, "Breaking through the veil singing StarMan."

"I am feeling immense gratitude to have been afforded the luxury of sharing life with him/her, for learning from Alexis, for being given the gift of being able to love her/him and to be loved by him/her. He was a force," Richmond continued. "He died as he lived, on his own terms. 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 with him as he began his journey onward. Thank you, Alexis, I love you and will love you always."


https://www.yahoo.com/tv/alexis-arquette-dead-47-182900797.html

[mountain grammy]

1. "gender suspicious"

an interesting and talented human being. Rest in peace.

[Mosby]

2. anyone know what alexis died from?

[Siwsan]

3. All they are saying is it was a 'long term' illness

And the end was quick and painless.

Her IMDB page shows she was still working with one project completed, this year, and another in post production.