He is a professional wrestler, competing in several matches. In total, Arquette starred in more than 40 movies, including I Think I Do, Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror, and Sometimes They Come Back Again. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). name., She also had bit roles in films like Pulp The 55-year-old actor is alive and well . A longtime admirer of the sport, Arquette starred in the wrestling movie Ready to Rumble in 2000, and became the WCW World Heavyweight Champion during a promotional tour in the same year. The transgender star - sibling of actors David, Rosanna and Patricia Arquette - died on Sunday morning. We held her and sang her David Bowies Starman as she punched through the veil to the other side. 'As well as the foundation they just threw a dance party in her honor and the turnout was amazing. While Arquette transitioned to a woman in the early 2000s, her death certificate interestingly uses her full name, Robert Alexis Arquette, and lists male under sex. different in everything. Alexis was bornRobert Arquette in Los Angeles in 1969. would never want anyone to think that theres some kind of cachet to my The site's critical consensus reads, "Lurching between slapstick and schmaltz without showing much of a commitment to either, Blended commits the rare Sandler sin of provoking little more than boredom. New York. He was a force. As per his wishes, we cheered at the moment that he transitioned to another dimension., Patricia Arquette tweeted YouTube clips of T. Rexs Cosmic Dancer and Bowies Starman in memory of her first best friend.. Alexis, who was one of. Alexis Arquette died at age 47 on Sunday, September 11. She chronicled her transition and her sex-reassignment surgery in the 2007 documentary Alexis Arquette: Shes My Brother., Alexis Arquette, Versatile Transgender Performer, Dies at 47, https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/12/movies/alexis-arquette-versatile-transgender-performer-dies-at-47.html. Although Espen is not fully ready to move on from her mother's death, she also does not want her family to lose Lauren. Arquette also appeared in bit roles in Friends, Lords of Dogtown, Bride of Chucky and Californication. In summary "This hit-and-miss comedy feels caught between old-school nostalgia and movie-persona growing pains on the part of Adam Sandler. "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.". Arquette was also known for playing George, a Boy George wannabe, in the 1998 Adam Sandler film The Wedding Singer. Thank you, Alexis, I love you and will always love you.". Perhaps Sandler will actually challenge himself again one of these days and set him free. She had been visiting New York with her Oscar-winning sister Patricia who was up for a role in the film, but pregnant at the time. She was 47 and surrounded by family who serenaded her with David Bowie's "Starman," her siblings said in a statement Sunday. NEXT: LOU PEARLMAN, FOUNDER OF NSYNC, DEAD AT 62. She left before we were ready to let her go. In the Adam Sandler movie she played another member of Robbie's wedding band- the one . Alexis Arquette, a transgender character actress and sibling of the actors David, Rosanna, Richmond and Patricia Arquette, died early Sunday morning in Los Angeles. Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, Chris Rock jokes about Oscars slap in Netflix show, PM to end asylum claims from small boat arrivals, Everything Everywhere wins big ahead of Oscars, Mbappe breaks PSG goal record in win over Nantes, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. He was nominated for Best Screenplay at the Northeast Film Festival for co-writing Broken Blood in 2013. Brother Richmond Arquette reportedly confirmed the news on his Facebook page, writing, "Our brother Robert, who became. His next big role was in 1996 with Scream, going on to star in three additional movies. [citation needed], In September 2005, VH1 announced Arquette as one of the celebrity house-guests on the 6th season of The Surreal Life. More than a week after Alexis Arquette died, her cause of death has been revealed. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. truth and her life as a transgender woman., Despite the fact that there are few parts for trans It was an incredible moving experience and I am humbled and grateful to have been able to have been with him as he began his journey onward. He could be very inspiring that way., In recent years, says Black, He seemed like he had matured and gotten a little less cunning but he never lost that [adventurous] spirit.. Chelsea Handler was previously cast in this role. She starred in movies like Last Exit to Brooklyn, Pulp Fiction, Jumpin at the Boneyard, Of Mice and Men, The Wedding Singer, and. Alexis died from cardiac arrest following a long battle with HIV, and her death certificate listed her sex as male. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Alexis Arquette, the transgender character actress and sibling of actors David, Rosanna, Richmond and Patricia Arquette, died early Sunday morning in Los Angeles. A versatile performer, Ms. Arquettes big break came in the 1989 screen adaptation of Hubert Selby Jr.s Last Exit to Brooklyn, where she played the prostitute Georgette. Last night's Emmy Awards acceptance speech by actor Patricia Arquette for Hulu's The Act included a tearful and poignant salute to her late sister Alexis Arquette. LOS ANGELES (AP) - Alexis Arquette, the transgender character actress and sibling of actors David, Rosanna, Richmond and Patricia Arquette, died early Sunday morning in Los Angeles. There were times where I would get really angry at him because he could be so cunning and say whatever he wanted to say, and then there were times where he was just so wonderful and so loving and sensitive and it was that balance, that yin yang that made him so interesting, he says. Arquette also performed in nightclubs and cabarets [citation needed] That same year, Arquette guest starred in the Friends episode "The One with Chandler's Dad", in which she directly interacted with her sister-in-law, Courteney Cox. The families are put together for a "blended familymoon", where they get together with other couples, including the oversexed Eddy and Ginger. She tells her father that her mother said that she had other things to do in Heaven, and would not be around as much. The sister of actors Rosanna, Patricia and, two years later, David Arquette, Arquettes first role came as a 12-year-old in the Tubes Shes a Beauty video. Arquettes transition from male to female was documented in the 2007 film Alexis Arquette: Shes My Brother, and appeared as herself on The Surreal Life. The pair were best friends and would talk on the phone daily. Warner Bros. Pictures co-produced the film with Happy Madison Productions. The family asks that in lieu of flowers or gifts, donations please be sent to organizations that support the LGBTQ community in honor of Alexis Arquette. South African cricketer Dale Steyn makes a cameo appearance as himself. In the world of government and the coverups of deaths, there have been some really strange calls of suicide when something obviously isn't. However, the recent cause of death ruling of the intermediary between a former A++ lister and the billionaire pedophile is the most egregious example of calling a murder a suicide I . According to a press release issued in 2015 through publisher Random House, the book was to focus on Arquettes atypical family, which includes a father who converted from Catholicism to Islam, and how she took on the real-life role of single mom - long before playing that part in Boyhood. On Twitter, Patricia payed tribute to her late sister by sharing Bowie's song. 'She didn't realize it would become such an important part of her life and her memoir.'. [23][24][25] Alexis Arquette was the sister of David Arquette, . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Idol: How HBOs Next Euphoria Became Twisted Torture Porn. The transgender star - sibling of actors David, Rosanna and Patricia Arquette - died on Sunday morning. He was surrounded by all of his brothers and sisters, one of his nieces and several other loved ones. Her other brother Richmond confirmed the news on Facebook with a press release written by Patricia. Arquette also starred as a crack addict opposite Tim Roth in Jumpin' at the Boneyard, as a teenage boy seeking revenge for a horrible childhood in the New Zealand-shot horror fantasy Jack Be Nimble, and as a murderous drag queen in the low budget comedy Killer Drag Queens on Dope. Explore her life, career and death. Fiction, Bride of Chucky and as a Boy George impersonator first Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Arquette who was up for a role in the film, but pregnant at the time. Love to the family and all that loved Alexis. Please respect our privacy during this time of grieving.. [2] According to Warner Bros., the audience was 56% female and 74% over the age of 25, which indicates that families were not a big part of the opening weekend audience. Hollywood actress Patricia Arquette has finally finished her heart-breaking memoir which details the agony of losing her HIV positive sister Alexis, DailyMailTV can reveal. That on the other side, we are free from all of the things that separate us in this life, and that we are all one. Such a great funny man to know. Arquette became an activist for transgender rights, Rosanna Arquette, Alexis Arquette and Patricia Arquette are all actors. When she died, Alexis was surrounded by all her siblings and loved ones, listening to David Bowie's Starman. She. According to the AAFF website, the foundation was created 'in memory of Alexis Arquette and is committed to the care and support of LGBTQ+ community.'. Arquette's most famous roles include a Boy George impersonator, in the 1998 Adam Sandler romantic comedy The Wedding Singer, as well as trans sex worker in 1989 drama Last Exit to Brooklyn. While Black, who hung out with Arquette last summer, was shocked by the sad news of his death at age 47, he was heartened that family was by his side . Jim and Lauren are sat down for a romantic dinner, which Lauren soon discovers was actually planned by Jim specifically for her. Most of her credits, however, are in low-budget and independent fare. David was born in 1971, known for his roles in Scream and marriage to Friends star Courteney Cox. 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, Richmond, 53, wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday morning. But what makes me smile [now] is how brilliant of an artist he was. David Lindley, Multi-Instrumentalist Who Shaped the Sound of Soft Rock, Dead at 78 In 2001, Arquette returned to New Zealand to play Roman emperor Caligula in two episodes of Xena: Warrior Princess. in the Adam Sandler comedy The Wedding Singer and again in [20] In later life, Arquette suffered from ill health as a result of being HIV-positive. We want to hear it. I want a private life, I want to be able to go to 7-11 After a bad blind date, a man and woman find themselves stuck together at a resort for families, where their attraction grows as their respective kids benefit from the burgeoning relationship. Her brother, Richmond Arquette, revealed that Alexis died while listening to David Bowie's "Starman. Transgender actress, activist Alexis Arquette has died at 47 She was known for roles in "Pulp Fiction," ''Bride of Chucky" and "The Wedding Singer." By The Associated Press on September 11, 2016 Critics Consensus: Sandler returns to his roots in this nauseating concoction filled with potty humor and product placements. Alexis was born as Robert, our brother. Boy George, who inspired Alexis character in the 1998Adam SandlerDrew Barrymore comedy The Wedding Singer,posted a tribute to the actress on Twitter, writing, R.I.P my sister Alexis Arquette. [20][21][22] Amid these increasing complications, Alexis began presenting again as a man in 2013. She starred in movies like Last Exit to Brooklyn, Pulp Fiction, Jumpin at the Boneyard, Of Mice and Men, The Wedding Singer, and The Bride of Chucky. You want to be wanted for who you are, not what youve done or who youve become.. Mark does not come to the game. He died as he lived, on his own terms. [17] Hitfix declared Blended is "[Not] Adam Sandler's Worst [film]! Thank you, Alexis, I love you and will always love you., Patricia, 48, also paid tribute to her late sibling with two tweets of Alexis favorite songs: David Bowies Starman and T. Rexs Cosmic Dancer., Breaking through the veil singing StarMan, the Academy Award winner tweeted, adding, To My first best friend Cosmic Dancer.. "Our brother Robert, who became our sister Alexis, who became our brother Alexis, passed this morning September 11, at 12:32 am," he wrote on Facebook. He said Arquette died while listening to David Bowie's music. Alexis also appeared in Blended, The Surreal Life and Down and Out in Beverly Hills. She also appeared on TV shows including Friends and Californication, and went on to become an activist for transgender rights. Although they attempted to reconcile and withdrew the divorce petition, Patricia refiled the divorce that November. Over time the kids begin to bond with each other and each other's parent. Tyler gets excited to see Jim and wants to play ball; Mark bullies Jim into leaving, then ditches Tyler to answer a summons from work. Jen is at Lauren's house and has broken up with her boyfriend Dick, Jim's boss, although she and Dick had already paid for a trip to Africa. "That's the image in my mind that moves. Read about our approach to external linking. As she moved through her process, she became our sister, teaching us what real love is. This transforms him into a newlywed's worst nightmare, an entertainer who can do nothing but destroy what is supposed to be the perfect day. 'Patricia of course told her, "I've always known you wanted this". [3] Box Office Mojo said it was likely to earn over $50 million. They named their second son Augustus Alexis Arquette, in honor of David's late sibling Alexis, when he was born in 2017. Thank you, Alexis, I love you and will always love you.. 'As Alexis transitioned into being a woman, she taught us tolerance and acceptance. Sham was a 19-year-old go-go boy, Arquette the drag-queen host. Alexis another bright light gone out far too soon.. By The Associated Press December 13, 2022. [21] Brother David Arquette said that Alexis was "gender suspicious", and alternately felt like a man or a woman at different times. He was surrounded by all of his brothers and sisters, one of his nieces and several other loved ones. Alexis Arquette, a transgender activist and actress best known for playing a Boy Georgeinspired character in The Wedding Singer, died on Sunday, September 11, her brother Richmond Arquette confirmed. They chat briefly about basic parenting techniques and then pull in for a kiss; however, at the last second, Jim pulls away, apologizing and explaining that he "can't do it". She also appeared in The Wedding Singer as a member of a band, impersonating pop star Boy George. She. 'She deserved so much more. 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 her/him and to be loved by him/her, Richmond Arquette continued. All Rights reserved. We UPDATED: Transgender actress Alexis Arquette died Sunday morning, her brother Richmond Arquette revealed in a Facebook post. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Lauren and Brendan go to support Tyler at his next baseball game, along with Jen and Dick, whom Jen has worked things out with, and his five kids. QUICK FACTS. The memoir, the release stated, is to also explore Arquettes experience as a woman in Hollywood. She shares the son with hermusician ex-boyfriend Paul Rossi. The Arquette family has requested privacy at this time, and "[14] Sheri Linden of The Hollywood Reporter called the film a wholesome family drama, and compared it to the 2005 film Yours, Mine and Ours. Ryan Parry West Coast Editor For Dailymail.com, David Arquette bundles up in fur-lined coat as he arrives at Sundance with wifeChristina McLarty, 'I'll miss you every day that I walk this earth': Luke Perry's pro wrestler son Jack 'Jungle Boy' Perry posts touching tribute to his father as he cancels his upcoming match, EXCLUSIVE: 'She is going to take all my money!' Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. and independent fare. Mark tries to make a move on Lauren, but she refuses his advances because of his continuous failure to be a good father, in addition to his having an affair during their marriage. The post continued: "We are all heartbroken that she is no longer with us, but we are grateful for the grace and kindness we were all shown during this difficult time. The film was distributed by Warner Bros., and released theatrically on May 23, 2014. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews Subscribe on YouTube! 1 Rumors began swirling online that film star Adam Sandler had passed away Credit: Getty 'They have been a tight knit group since both their parents passed away and this pained them all. . Patricia even dressed in Alexis' wonderful clothes and wig.'. She was. She wears it that evening and receives admiration from everyone. According to the document, Arquette was living with the disease -- the underlying cause of her death -- for 29 years. "Grown Ups 2," starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Salma Hayek. LOS ANGELES >> Alexis Arquette, the transgender character actress and sibling of actors David, Rosanna, Richmond and Patricia Arquette, died early Sunday morning in Los Angeles. Boy George tweeted: "R.I.P my sister Alexis Arquette. they knew that Id done a drag thing at one of my friends clubs, awareness and visibility to the transgender community. They married in 2015. But to those who got to know the transgender icon over the years, Arquette was way more than pomp and pageantry. Among Blacks favorites was a stunningly beautiful painting Arquette did of his beloved mother. Alexis also performed in nightclubs and cabarets sometimes under the name Eva Destruction. Alexis Arquette, the transgender actor known for her roles in "The Wedding Singer" and "Pulp Fiction," has died at the age of 47, TMZ first reported Sunday. "[19] The Arquette siblings later released a statement about Alexis that Richmond posted on Facebook. [6][7] This is the third collaboration between Sandler and Barrymore after The Wedding Singer (also directed by Coraci) and 50 First Dates. "She was a vanguard in the fight for understanding and acceptance for all trans people. As per his wishes, we cheered at the moment that he transitioned to another dimension. We will love you always, Alexis. I think of all the times I encouraged him to paint and I just never knew why he resisted it, but he seemed to have that resistance to anything that came easy to him, he says, recalling a special memory when Arquette first showed him his private painting collection as the two hung out at Arquettes apartment. When Lou asks Lauren to put her to bed, Lauren sings her "Over the Rainbow," which, unknown to her, was the song Lou's mother used to sing. Both Lewis and Brenda died relatively young, with Brenda dying from breast cancer in 1997 and Lewis dying from congestive heart failure in 2001. [23][27], The film had grossed $46,219,290 in North America and $81,800,000 in other territories for a total worldwide gross of $128 million. actors, she refused to play roles that were demeaning or stereotypical, They had their daughter Harlow Olivia Calliope Jane in February 2003. [28], Last edited on 14 February 2023, at 08:24, "Box Office: 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Nabs Record $302M Globally; 'Blended' Bombs", "Warner Bros. I The sibling of famous actor and actress David and Patricia Arquette, Alexis was reportedly battling an undisclosed illness. Another bright light gone out far too soon. Thank you all for your love and kind words about Alexis. The film was produced by Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, and Mike Karz and was released on May 23, 2014. 'Despite the fact that there are few parts for trans actors, she refused to play roles that were demeaning or stereotypical. ", According to UsWeekly, he wrote in a post 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. We know we were the lucky ones. Divorced Lauren Reynolds goes on a blind date with widower Jim Friedman at Hooters; it goes poorly. [7][3] Actors Rosanna, Richmond, Patricia, and David Arquette are her siblings. Patricia also has acting and writing credits. Linden praised the lead performances saying "Sandler and Barrymore display an onscreen connection that lends a grounding warmth to the clunkiest comedy setups" and welcomed the interruption by Terry Crews character, although "Like all routines in the film, though, it repeats itself rather than venture into fresher and funnier territory." [11] The majority of Arquette's film work was in low-budget or independent films. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. I am immensely grateful that it was fast and painless. He really had legitimate talent as an artist.. Alexis Arquette, the transgender character actress and sibling of actors David, Rosanna, Richmond and Patricia Arquette, died early on Sunday morning in Los Angeles. 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. Gender: Male. A versatile performer, Arquettes big break came in the 1989 "[20], The film performed poorly at the box office; analysts had predicted an opening weekend gross of $30 million but the film grossed just $14.2 million. Sweetheart of a dad. By Gitanjali Poonia gpoonia@deseretnews.com. 'Her career was cut short, not by her passing, but by her decision to live her truth and her life as a transgender woman. "Our brother Robert, who became our brother Alexis, wh in the 1998 Adam Sandler film The Wedding Singer. career was cut short, not by her passing, but by her decision to live her Birth Country: United States. Jan 12, 2022, 12:00pm PST. Lewis's family's surname was originally "Arcouet";[6] Lewis's father was comedian Cliff Arquette, who went by the stage name of Charley Weaver. Their daughterCoco Arquette was born in 2004, with Jennifer Aniston being the godmother. Thats the image in my mind that moves me the most and is just really beautiful, he says. We came to discover the one truth -- that love is everything., Here is the family press release I wrote for Alexis-https://t.co/i0buTtbnac. [26][27][28] The official cause of death was cardiac arrest caused by myocarditis stemming from HIV.[20][29]. Eddy's new bride is quite his junior, to the chagrin of their teenage son Jake, on whom Jim's oldest daughter Hilary develops a crush at first sight. He was very smart and an incredible painter. Alexis, born Robert Arquette, was the sibling of actors David, Rosanna, and Patricia Arquette, as well as . Actress and activist Alexis Arquette has died at the age of 47. Says Black: He loved his mom.. The other girls pretend to sleep, while discovering how much they truly love Lauren. "Our brother Robert, who became our brother. Sister of Patricia, Roseanna and David appeared in films like 'The Wedding Singer,' 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Threesome'. Actress and transgender advocate Alexis Arquette died on Sunday at 47, ET can confirm. Alexis Arquette (born Robert Arquette; July 28, 1969 September 11, 2016) was an American actress. Instead, there's lots of genuinely funny slapstick, singing asides and some great kids performances. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. But nobody gives you a job, youve got to earn it on your own. She was 4 'Alexis was still alive when she began writing the book, and while Alexis was HIV positive for years, she never expected her to die because she always seemed so strong. honor of Alexis Arquette in lieu of flowers or gifts. 'She was a vanguard in the fight for understanding and acceptance for all trans people.'. She was 47 and. As she moved through her process, she became our sister, teaching us what real love is. Another bright light gone out far too soon. "Our brother Robert, who became our brother. He has more than 120 acting, 19 producing, seven directing and three writing credits to his name. She was 47. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies. 'When she passed away they threw a celebration because that is what Alexis would have wanted, but it wasn't easy. Explore her life, career and death. "When we heard she was in a coma we all tried to go there," Ibrahim tells The . She was 47. 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Alexis Arquette died of HIV complications in 2016 Alexis Arquette played Robbie's Boy George-obsessed wedding bandmate George Stitzer in The Wedding Singer - credited as her deadname. Alexis Arquette also appeared in a documentary about transitioning to becoming a woman in 2006. "[18], Gary Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times gave the film a positive review and wrote: "It could have been a bit smarter and a lot shorter, but Blended, the third big-screen pairing for Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore (after The Wedding Singer and 50 First Dates), is a fun, often funny, largely enjoyable romp. She passed away surrounded by love. Alexis Arquette, transgender actress and member of the Arquette acting family, died Sunday morning following a lengthy illness, her brother Richmond Arquette posted on Facebook, Us Weekly. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. The source said: 'Patricia and her brothers and sister still do things to keep Alexis' legacy alive. "We are comforted by the fact that Alexis came into our family and was our brother and then our sister, and that she gave us so much love. Alexis, who was born Robert Arquette, was the sibling of actors Richmond, . WATCH: Actress and Transgender Advocate Alexis Arquette Dead at 47. Courteney Cox, who was married to David Arquette, also honored Alexis on Sunday. As per his wishes, we cheered at the moment that he transitioned to another dimension.. David Arquette tweeted a photo with Alexis after news of her death, thanking everyone for their love and kind words. On January 31, 2007, Arquette was a featured celebrity client and guest judge on the premire episode of Bravo's reality show Top Design. Do you know this baby? Patricia is the eldest of the Arquette siblings, born in New York City in 1959. The source continued: 'It was so challenging to share the heart wrenching details of both the joy and the pain she experienced during the life and death of Alexis. Patricia is perhaps the best known actor of her family, starring in several movies and TV series, includingTrue Romance, Ed Wood, Flirting with Disaster, Lost Highway, The Hi-Lo Country, Bringing Out the Dead, Holes and Fast Food Nation. 'Alexis didn't want to open up about her condition for years because she never wanted to be seen as sick,' a second source close to the Arquette family told DailyMailTV. At the kids' behest, Jim goes to Lauren's house to give her flowers, only to find her ex-husband Mark there. 2016 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Anyone can read what you share. Arquette was 47. But he came in as more than a sibling - he came as our great teacher. It did not cite a cause of death. woman. ", PHOTOS: 8 Groundbreaking Transgender People in Pop Culture. She was 47. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. Alexis revealed in 2016 that she slept with Jared Leto before she transitioned. Pickett on The Waltons. He married Julie Harrison in 1934 and they divorced in 1942. [10], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 15% based on 140 reviews with an average rating of 4.10/10. 'But writing this book has been therapeutic for Patricia.'. an entertainer and an actor, her brothers and sisters said. LOS ANGELES - Alexis Arquette, the transgender character actress and sibling of actors David, Rosanna, Richmond and Patricia Arquette, died early Sunday morning in Los Angeles.