Alexis Arquette passed away [1] at age 47 early on Sunday morning surrounded by her family. While brother Richmond Arquette was the first to post a statement via Facebook [2] (written by sister Patricia), David Arquette followed suit by thanking fans for their support and kind words about his "hero" on Sunday afternoon. Indeed, Alexis was a hero to many for pioneering the way for transgender actors in Hollywood. She notably starred in The Wedding Singer [3], among dozens of other films and shows.
Thank you all for your love and kind words about Alexis. My hero for eternity pic.twitter.com/Z18xLtYTBv [4]
— David Arquette (@DavidArquette) September 11, 2016 [5]
He also posted a short clip of his late sister [6] on Instagram, along with a lengthy caption explaining, "in the end he chose to be called my brother again but I will remember him as a Butterfly of a spirit always."
Never have I had the honor of knowing and loving a funnier more beautiful soul then my brother/sister Alexis. Thank you all for your kind words of love and support. I know Alexis loves all the wonderful reactions to his passing and will be in our hearts for eternity. In the end he chose to be called my brother again but I will remember him as a Butterfly of a spirit always. I love you and in his words 'Gracias!' [7]
Shortly after David's tribute, his ex-wife, Courteney Cox, took to social media to express her sadness over the loss [8]. "My heart goes out to anyone who was lucky enough to know Alexis," she wrote. "We will love and miss you forever."