Alexis Arquette transgender dies at age of 47

By Payal Dwivedi on September 12, 2016 at 11:38 AM

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The best known actress and a transgender activist Alexis Arquette dead at age of 47, Alexis who was born Robert Arquette , was the sibling of actors Richmond , Rosanna, Patricia and David Arquette . Her transition from male to female was documented in the 2007 film Alexis Arquette.

Patricia, 48, also paid tribute to her late sibling with two tweets of Alexis’ favorite songs: David Bowie’s “Starman” and T. Rex’s “Cosmic Dancer.”

Richmond Alexis wrote on Facebook

“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.’ As per his wishes, we cheered at the moment that he transitioned to another dimension. 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 him/her and to be loved by him/her. He was a force. 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 able to have been with him as he began his journey onward. Thank you, Alexis, I love you and will love you always.”

Patricia, 48, also paid tribute to her late sibling with two tweets of Alexis’ favorite songs: David Bowie’s “Starman” and T. Rex’s “Cosmic Dancer.”

“Here are five most memorable role of Alexis Arquette that will ever be remembered”

The Wedding Singer

The actress most popular role was in The Wedding Singer, where she performed a Boy George impersonator alongside stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Alex after that surprised the audience with the role of comedy duo’s 2014 movie Blended.

Pulp Fiction

In this she played a young drug dealer who popped out of a bathroom in failed attempt to shoot Vincent and Jules, she also starred in the movie as Jody.

Bride of Chucky

In this movie she played the dual roles of Howard Fitzwater and Damien Baylock in Bride of Chucky, the fourth film in the child’s play horror franchise.

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Alexis made her big- screen debut in an uncredited role as Alexis, Max’s androgynous pal and bandmate, in Down and Out in Beverly Hills. The comedy — which starred Nick Nolte, Bette Midler and Richard Dreyfuss — was the first ever R-rated film released by Walt Disney Studios.

Last Exit to Brooklyn

At age 26, Alexis landed a major role in Last Exit to Brooklyn, a 1950s-inspired movie about prostitutes, union workers and drag queens. She played Georgette in the controversial drama, which was based on Hubert Selby Jr.’s 1964 novel of the same name.