Celebrities pay tribute to Alexis Arquette on social media
Stars paid tribute transgender actress and activist Alexis Arquette, who died at 47 early Sunday. The actress was surrounded by family who serenaded her with David Bowie’s “Starman,” her siblings David, Rosanna, Richmond and Patricia Arquette said in a joint statement on Richmond’s Facebook page.
The Arquettes said, “Alexis was born as Robert, our brother. We loved him the moment he arrived. But he came in as more than a sibling — he came as our great teacher. As Alexis transitioned into being a woman, she taught us tolerance and acceptance. As she moved through her process, she became our sister, teaching us what real love is.”
In a tweet, David called his sister his “hero for eternity.”
Thank you all for your love and kind words about Alexis. My hero for eternity pic.twitter.com/Z18xLtYTBv
— David Arquette (@DavidArquette) September 11, 2016
His ex-wife Courteney Cox said she would “love and miss” Alexis forever.
My heart goes out to anyone who was lucky enough to know Alexis.
— Courteney Cox (@CourteneyCox) September 11, 2016
We will love and miss you forever.
Other stars posted throwback photos of Alexis and wrote about their memories with her as they mourned the actress.
RIPeace #AlexisArquette who died surrounded by family, friends and loved ones... pic.twitter.com/gb0WTFDfim
— Rosario Dawson (@rosariodawson) September 12, 2016
Rest in peace, Alexis Arquette! You were as kind as you were brave. My condolences to the whole Arquette family.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) September 12, 2016
I am so heartsore to hear of the passing of a darling friend, #AlexisArquette Beautiful #Starman Shine On! Loved by many, Loved by me.
— Lucy Lawless (@RealLucyLawless) September 11, 2016
Sending bunches of love to the Arquette family and friends... #RIP #AlexisArquette 💐💕💕💕
— Emilie de Ravin (@emiliederavin) September 11, 2016
RIP actress & activist @AlexisArquette. Condolences to @PattyArquette @RoArquette @DavidArquette & all her friends, family and fans.
— Orlando Jones (@TheOrlandoJones) September 11, 2016
RIP beautiful, whimsical, hilarious, fierce Alexis Arquette. She was always supportive of me and kind to me. Rest Well Magical one.
— Fairuza Balk (@fairuza) September 11, 2016
hail hail a vagenius has vacated this realm! RIP Alexis Arquette. this picture is backstage of my 1999 talk show. pic.twitter.com/pj7Zo8duvC
— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) September 11, 2016
R.I.P my sister Alexis Arquette. Another bright light gone out far too soon. Love to the family and all that loved Alexis.
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) September 11, 2016
RIP Alexis Arquette, your advocacy for transgender roles and for bringing diversity into the media will be missed! pic.twitter.com/nRL6gJXeJ3
— RJ Mitte (@RjMitte) September 12, 2016
"Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night sweet prince. And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest". Beautiful tender soul Alexis Arquette
— Ellen Barkin (@EllenBarkin) September 11, 2016
— Selenis Leyva (@selenis_leyva) September 11, 2016