“The transgender actress Alexis Arquette, best known for roles in the films The Wedding Singer and the television series Xena: Warrior Princess, has died, aged 47.
“No cause of death has yet been announced by Arquette’s family.
“The 47-year-old Los Angeles-born actress and singer died after what US media are describing as a “lengthy illness”, surrounded by her siblings, sisters Patricia and Rosanna, and brothers Richmond and David.
“Arquette’s brother Richmond confirmed her death in a social media post.
“…Richmond said that in Arquette’s final moments, David Bowie’s Starman was playing.
“Patricia Arquette later posted a link to the song on her social media account.”
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