亚历克西斯·阿奎特逝世

    Actress and activist* Alexis Arquette has died at the age of 47.

    The transgender star — sibling* of actors David, Rosanna and Patricia Arquette — died on Sunday morning.

    Her other brother Richmond confirmed the news on Facebook with a press release written by Patricia. He said Arquette died while listening to David Bowie’s music.

    Alexis appeared in films including “Pulp Fiction” and “The Wedding Singer.”

    The release read: “Despite the fact that there are few parts for trans actors, she refused to play roles that were demeaning* or stereotypical*.”

    A cause of death was not given.

    Alexis made her film debut in “Down and Out in Beverly Hills” in 1986 and went on to play a transvestite* in “Last Exit to Brooklyn” in 1989.

    She also appeared in “The Wedding Singer” as a member of a band, impersonating* pop star Boy George.

    Boy George tweeted: “R.I.P my sister Alexis Arquette. Another bright light gone out far too soon. Love to the family and all that loved Alexis.”

    Alexis also appeared in a documentary about transitioning* to becoming a woman in 2006.

    The film, “Alexis Arquette: She’s My Brother,” screened at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007.

    She also appeared on TV shows including “Friends and Californication,” and went on to become an activist for transgender rights. (SD-Agencies)