Alexis Arquette of the
Arquette acting dynasty dies at 47
(CNN)Alexis Arquette, an
actress, transgender activist and member of a famous Hollywood family, died
Sunday her brother Richmond Arquette and brother-in-law Todd Morgan confirmed.
She was 47.
Arquette was best known for
her roles in films including "The Wedding Singer" and "Pulp
Fiction."
Born Robert Arquette, she was
the sibling of actors Rosanna, David and Patricia Arquette. A 2007 film about
her transition to becoming a woman, "Alexis Arquette: She's My
Brother," was popular on the film festival circuit.
Richmond Arquette posted on
his Facebook page that "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," the posting continued. "We were playing music for him and he
passed during David Bowie's Starman. As per his wishes, we cheered at the
moment that he transitioned to another dimension."
Arquette described Alexis to
CNN as "a force" who "died as he lived, on his own terms"
and said he was happy to have been "with him as he began his journey
onward."
A cause of death was not
specified.
Alexis Arquette was one of the
earliest high profile advocates for transgender rights.
CNN's Carma Hassan
contributed to this report.
