Sad Farewell: Alexis Arquette's Heartbreaking Funeral Plans Revealed
Sept. 12 2016, Published 6:38 p.m. ET
Alexis Arquette, died yesterday at age 47 — leaving behind a legacy as not only an accomplished actress, but also a pioneer and activist in the LGBT community. As friends and family try to cope with the shocking loss, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned all of the details of how siblings David and Patricia Arquette are planning to say goodbye.
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David, 45, was surrounded by loved ones yesterday in L.A. — just hours after learning that his sister, Alexis, died at a nearby hospital.
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A source told RadarOnline.com exclusively that no one except for immediate family members were allowed to come see Alexis in her final days.
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According to the insider, "Alexis's family are very close and they are planning a private service of their own this week in L.A., followed by a very private burial service."
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"Alexis is expected to be buried this week in L.A. and the Arquette family has asked, that in lieu of flowers, her friends and fans donate to LGBT causes and charities," said the source.
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But it is not only famous family members that Alexis left behind, but an entire community of fans who viewed her as a transgender rights icon. And they will memorialize her as well.
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"On Sunday, Sept. 18, Alexis's friends — as well as several of her family members — are holding a memorial service at the Pig N. Whistle restaurant/bar in Hollywood,, Calif. from 9pm until 2am," said the source.
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"Alexis was a great painter and an amazing artist and so her friends decided it would be great to have her art work displayed at the event," said the source, adding, "Alexis would have really loved that!"
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"The memorial is open to the public and is expected to draw a large crowd, as Alexis touched so many lives," the insider told RadarOnline.com.
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"Alexis's family were so proud of her — especially Patricia," said the source, referring to Alexis's 48-year-old Emmy award winning actress older sister. "All of her siblings were very, very close."