Transgender actress Alexis Arquette, sister of David and Patricia, has died, and her family releases this incredible statement
Transgender actress Alexis Arquette, sister of David and Patricia, has died, and her family releases this incredible statement
Today, many are in mourning, as Alexis Arquette has died. Alexis was a trans actress with roles in Last Exit to Brooklyn, Pulp Fiction, and The Wedding Singer, as well as Vh1’s The Surreal Life. She’s also the sister of actors David, Patricia, and Rosanna.
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
According to People, her family released the following, super moving statement:
“Alexis was a brilliant artist and painter, a singer, an entertainer and an actor. […] Her career was cut short, not by her passing, but by her decision to live her truth and her life as a transgender woman. Despite the fact that there are few parts for trans actors, she refused to play roles that were demeaning or stereotypical. She was a vanguard in the fight for understanding and acceptance for all trans people.”
Wow.
They went on to note, “She fiercely lived her reality in a world where it is dangerous to be a trans person – a world largely unready to accept differences among human beings, and where there is still the ugliness of violence and hostility towards people that we may not understand. ”
They ended their statement with,
“We learned what real bravery is through watching her journey of living as a trans woman. We came to discover the one truth – that love is everything.”
We couldn’t have said it any better ourselves, and we are so incredibly sorry to hear about the passing of this trailblazer. According to E! Online, Alexis’s family asks that people donate to LGBTQ organizations in Alexis’s honor rather than sending gifts. You can read their full statement here.
And here are just some of the reactions from the Internet.
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
I am so heartsore to hear of the passing of a darling friend, #AlexisArquette Beautiful #Starman Shine On! Loved by many, Loved by me.
— Lucy Lawless (@RealLucyLawless) September 11, 2016
Sending bunches of love to the Arquette family and friends... #RIP#AlexisArquette
— Emilie de Ravin (@emiliederavin) September 11, 2016
#AlexisArquette was such a bright shiny star. So sad to hear of her passing. Sending love & condolences to her family.
— Jennifer Beals (@jenniferbeals) September 12, 2016
RIP actress & activist @AlexisArquette. Condolences to @PattyArquette @RoArquette @DavidArquette & all her friends, family and fans.
— Orlando Jones (@TheOrlandoJones) September 11, 2016
Along with many organizations that recognize what important representation Alexis was for the trans community.
Our love to @PattyArquette, @DavidArquette, and the whole #Arquette family on the passing of the fiercely authentic #AlexisArquette ❤️
— PFLAG National (@PFLAG) September 12, 2016
Our condolences to the Arquette family https://t.co/RuM3SekGph
— GLAAD (@glaad) September 11, 2016
In Alexis’s honor, let’s work to be better, and do better.
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