Alexis Arquette

Alexis Arquette (born Robert Arquette; July 28, 1969 – September 11, 2016) was an American actress and transgender activist.

Born in Los Angeles, she was the fourth of five children to Lewis Arquette, an actor and director, and Brenda Olivia "Mardi" (née Nowak), an actress. Coming from a family deeply entrenched in the entertainment industry, Alexis was the sibling of actors Rosanna, Richmond, Patricia, and David Arquette. Her career began in her youth, appearing aged 12 in the music video "She's a Beauty" by The Tubes and making her screen debut in ''Down and Out in Beverly Hills'' (1986). Known for her versatility, Arquette often performed as a female impersonator under the name "Eva Destruction", before publicly sharing her transition process towards gender-affirming surgery. Her filmography includes a range of roles, from a trans sex worker in "''Last Exit to Brooklyn''" to appearances in mainstream hits like ''Pulp Fiction'', ''Threesome'', and ''The Wedding Singer''.

Arquette's personal life was marked by her vocal support for the transgender community and candidness about her own transition journey, which was documented in the film ''Alexis Arquette: She's My Brother''. Despite facing health challenges, including contracting HIV in 1987 and later health complications, Arquette continued to be an active figure in entertainment and advocacy, until her death in 2016 aged 47. Provided by Wikipedia