Transgender activist and actress Alexis Arquette died this morning surrounded by family, according to a Facebook post from brother Richmond Arquette and later confirmed by his agent. She was 47. The cause of death is unknown. Born into a family of actors, including sisters Patricia and Rosanna and brothers Richmond and David, Alexis starred in several films including “Bride of Chucky” and “The Wedding Singer.”Alexis documented her transition in the 2007 film “Alexis Arquette: She’s My Brother.”Among the celebrities to respond to the news over social media were Boy George, Roseanne Barr and Elvira. 775020270771810304775028566207582208775050465524408320libby.hill@latimes.comTwitter: @midwestspitfireALSOFrom the Archives Patricia Arquette talked about her sibling Alexis' gender transitionAt Toronto press conference, Nate Parker is asked, but doesn't answer, questions about his pastTransgender performer Lady Chablis dies at 59; portrayed in best-selling bookYoung and dislocated, Devon Terrell on playing a young and dislocated Barack Obama

Source: Los Angeles Times September 11, 2016 19:13 UTC