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. Alexis Arquette appeared in films including Pulp Fiction and The Wedding Singer. Alexis Arquette, a transgender character actress and sibling of the actors David, Rosanna, Richmond and Patricia Arquette, died early Sunday morning in Los Angeles. 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. 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. The family called Alexis the triple threat because she was the most talented. My hero for eternity pic.twitter.com/Z18xLtYTBv, RELATED: David Arquette Says Sister Alexis Does Not Identify as Transgender Anymore, By signing up, you agree to our He is a professional wrestler, competing in several matches. Jim starts to experience deeper feelings for Lauren. Sweetheart of a dad. On the last night of the trip, Lauren puts on a black dress that she admired earlier. siblings said in a statement Sunday. Arquette became an activist for transgender rights, Rosanna Arquette, Alexis Arquette and Patricia Arquette are all actors. (1994), Boy George impersonators in two Adam Sandler vehicles, The Wedding Singer (1998) and Blended (2014) - she delivered some memorably . We know we were the lucky ones.". 2023 BBC. How to Watch 'Daisy Jones & the Six' Online Now Streaming, John Legend Launches Affordable Skincare Line Loved01 at Walmart, How to Watch Farmer Wants a Wife Premiering March 8, 15 Spring Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Budget, How and Where to Watch All The Oscar-Nominated Films Online. The two separated after nine months but kept the news private until Cage filed for divorce in February of 2000. Shes a Beauty at age 12 and the occasional other project. Rosanna Arquette: "I'm really sad to hear that Ray Liotta has passed away. 'When Alexis transitioned Patricia was the first person she told she was going to finally be a woman. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Alexis . The film was produced by Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, and Mike Karz and was released on May 23, 2014. But he came in as more than a sibling he came as our great teacher. But despite saying he had 'zero plans' to return to the ring after the match, Arquette made a triumphant return to the ring this January. David was born in 1971, known for his roles in Scream and marriage to Friends star Courteney Cox. She was 47. The Surreal Life, and she was credited for bringing increased
WATCH: Actress and Transgender Advocate Alexis Arquette Dead at 47. Jim then finds Lauren and they admit to wanting to be together, and they kiss, to the happiness of their kids, who know that they are already a blended family. youve done or who youve become.. He died as he lived, on his own terms. [18], Arquette contracted HIV in 1987. Their daughterCoco Arquette was born in 2004, with Jennifer Aniston being the godmother. I ended up getting the
Sister Patricia Arquette also took to social media to pay tribute to her late sibling. [4][5] It grossed $14.3 million during its opening weekend and $128 million worldwide, against a budget of $40 million,[2] and received generally negative reviews from critics. With Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Kevin Nealon, Terry Crews. 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. "Our brother Robert, who became our brother. [8] On July 31, 2013, Warner Bros. changed the title from Blended to The Familymoon,[9][10] before reverting to its original title later that year. The families are put together for a "blended familymoon", where they get together with other couples, including the oversexed Eddy and Ginger. different in everything. They married in 2015. The Culture Club singer tweeted Sunday, R.I.P my sister Alexis Arquette. Comedian and actor Adam Sandler to get 2023 Mark Twain Prize. On January 31, 2007, Arquette was a featured celebrity client and guest judge on the premire episode of Bravo's reality show Top Design. This wasn't funny the first time. Now her sister Patricia has written a memoir where she talks about the impact her sister had on her own life and career. job, basically through my sister. Mark does not come to the game. They want to have a constant reminder. 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. [3] Box Office Mojo said it was likely to earn over $50 million. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. She. Arquette, 50, who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2015 for her role in Boyhood, was extremely close to Alexis. The statement said that in the days leading to her death, Alexis said "where she was going, there was only one gender". To be sure, Alexis Arquette could be the colorful extrovert who glammed it up for a night on the town, or stole scenes as a Boy George impersonator in Adam Sandlers Wedding Singer and Blended. 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. "To My first best friend - Cosmic Dancer," she posted to Twitter, alongside a YouTube clip of the T. Rex song. 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. [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. Sister of Patricia, Roseanna and David appeared in films like 'The Wedding Singer,' 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Threesome'. Arquettes film career included small roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Pulp Fiction (as the gunman who miraculously failed to shoot Vincent Vega and Jules at close range) and Threesome. Pickett on The Waltons. they knew that Id done a drag thing at one of my friends clubs,
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. We were playing music for him and he passed during David Bowies Starman. [23][24][25] Defending the film for its strong family values, Graham Young of the Birmingham Mail wrote, "It's warm, funny, tender, serious and, despite a couple of teenage references, decidedly old fashioned. She returns this feeling when she maternally kisses each girl's forehead as she says goodnight. 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. We held her and sang her David Bowie's Starman as she punched through the veil to the other side.". 'As Alexis transitioned into being a woman, she taught us tolerance and acceptance. Brother Richmond Arquette and brother-in- The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 'She didn't realize it would become such an important part of her life and her memoir.'. [19] Arquette was a vocal supporter of other transgender people, including Chaz Bono, who transitioned shortly after Arquette. She was 4 She was a vanguard in the fight for understanding and
He married Julie Harrison in 1934 and they divorced in 1942. Alexis was a brilliant artist and painter, a singer,
She is known for starring in Desperately Seeking Susan with Madonna in 1985, as well as After Hours, The Big Blue, Pulp Fiction and Crash. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The actor Alexis Arquette, who has died aged 47, . she was a performer from a young age, appearing in a music video for The Tubes
Birth City: New York. He was nominated for Best Screenplay at the Northeast Film Festival for co-writing Broken Blood in 2013. 'But writing this book has been therapeutic for Patricia.'. Prayers are with his whole family." . Alexis, who was born Robert Arquette, was the sibling of actors Richmond, . The transgender star - sibling of actors David, Rosanna and Patricia Arquette - died on Sunday morning. Boy George, who inspired Alexis' flamboyant character George Stitzer in The Wedding Singer, also addressed her passing on Twitter, writing, "R.I.P. Arquette also appeared on season 6 of the VH1 reality series
We know we were the lucky ones. "[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. 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. Her next relationship was with actor Thomas Jane, becoming engaged in 2002. At 19, Arquette played trans sex worker Georgette in the screen adaptation of Last Exit to Brooklyn. Arquette made her film debut in Down And Out In Beverly Hills in 1986 and went on to play a transvestite in Last Exit To Brooklyn in 1989. 'She deserved so much more. Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes Get Cozy at Rangers Game, PHOTOS: Celebrity Deaths in 2016: Stars Weve Lost, PHOTOS: Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths of All Time. She was 47. 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. ADAM Sandler fans can breathe a sigh of relief - as rumors suggesting the film icon has passed away have been debunked. Who was Alexis Arquette and how did she die? Arquette starred in two Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler pairings, The Wedding Singer . A source confirmed to PEOPLE that Arquette died from complications related to AIDS. We loved him the moment he arrived. Jim bonds with the boys, helping them with adventurous sports, while Lauren bonds with the girls, helping Hilary to change her tomboyish look into a more feminine one, leading to Jake becoming her boyfriend. Arquette said in a 1999 Index Magazine interview. Alexis was born as Robert, our brother. would never want anyone to think that theres some kind of cachet to my
career was cut short, not by her passing, but by her decision to live her
Her death was announced by her family, which did not provide the cause. [2][28], Blended was released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 26, 2014. Cinema Blend called it "one of Adam Sandler's Worst-Ever Openings" comparing it to 50 First Dates which opened to $40 million ten years previously. , updated He was a force. I want a private life, I want to be able to go to 7-11
She also performed in nightclubs and cabarets, sometimes under the name Eva Destruction. . 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 Alexis Arquette: 'Caitlyn Jenner Ruined My Career!' Transgendered actress died a broken man over Hollywood betrayals! Actress and transgender activist Alexis Arquette, of the famous Arquette acting family, has died at age 47. New York. 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. The transgender rights activist and actress, who most famously starred in films like Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction and Adam Sandler's 1998 romantic comedy The Wedding Singer, was 47 years old. [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. She starred as "Eva Destruction" in the . . We will love you always, Alexis, said the Arquette siblings. 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. The film, Alexis Arquette: She's My Brother, screened at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007. I enjoy being a character actor, I enjoy being different in everything, Ms. Arquette said in a 1999 interview. The transgender activist Alexis Arquette has died at the age of 47, surrounded by her famous family and serenaded with a David Bowie song. By
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they said. Among Blacks favorites was a stunningly beautiful painting Arquette did of his beloved mother. The transgender actress' immediate cause of death was cardiac arrest, according to a death certificate. Birth Country: United States. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Explore her life, career and death. They named their second son Augustus Alexis Arquette, in honor of David's late sibling Alexis, when he was born in 2017. Chelsea Handler was previously cast in this role. I think we all hope to leave this world surrounded by love. ", PHOTOS: 8 Groundbreaking Transgender People in Pop Culture. I am immensely grateful that it was fast and painless. The source said that with the support of her family and her incredible success in Hollywood, Arquette found the strength to finish her memoir. 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 wrote. Another bright light gone out far too soon. Patricia is the eldest of the Arquette siblings, born in New York City in 1959. Lewis Arquette took after his father and become an actor, as well as a writer and producer. 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." David Arquette tweeted a photo with Alexis after news of her death, thanking everyone for their love and kind words. in the 1999 interview. Says Black: He loved his mom.. Another bright light gone out far too soon. Alexis Arquette, the transgender character actress and sibling of actors David, Rosanna, Richmond and Patricia Arquette, died Sept. 11 in Los Angeles. 'Alexis didn't want to open up. "[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. The latest breaking news, comment and features from The Independent. 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. actors, she refused to play roles that were demeaning or stereotypical,
Arquette, the sister of actors David,. Alexis Arquette, a transgender actress, died on Sunday at age 47, her family confirmed in a public statement. The release read: "Despite the fact that there are few parts for trans actors, she refused to play roles that were demeaning or stereotypical. adaptation of Last Exit to Brooklyn where she played the trans sex
Actress and musician Alexis Arquette, who broke barriers as an openly transgender performer and activist and was best known for roles that include memorable turns in Pulp Fiction and The. in the Adam Sandler comedy The Wedding Singer and again in
He was surrounded by all of his brothers and sisters, one of his nieces and several other loved ones. She was. 'When she passed away they threw a celebration because that is what Alexis would have wanted, but it wasn't easy. Instead, there's lots of genuinely funny slapstick, singing asides and some great kids performances. [7] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale. The Idol: How HBOs Next Euphoria Became Twisted Torture Porn. 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.. Love to the family and all that loved Alexis.". 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. As she moved through her process, she became our sister, teaching us what real love is. The Associated Press contributed to this report. The "Goodfellas" actor died at the age of 67, ABC News confirmed. He was a force. Alexis also performed in nightclubs and cabarets sometimes under the name Eva Destruction. character actress and sibling of actors David, Rosanna, Richmond and Patricia
But what makes me smile [now] is how brilliant of an artist he was. During their separation, David began dating Entertainment Tonight correspondent Christina McLarty and the two became pregnant in late 2013, having sonCharlie West Arquette in 2014. After returning to America, Jim realizes he misses Lauren and that he has fallen in love with her, which he admits to his daughters who are ecstatic with the news. "[6] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 31 out of 100 based on reviews from 33 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". Su abuelo era el comediante Cliff Arquette y su padre, Lewis Arquette.Sus hermanos son los tambin actores Rosanna, Patricia, David y Richmond Arquette 'Writing a memoir will be a new and intimate artistic journey for me, and I hope to bring to it the same honesty I have always sought to bring to my work as an actor.'. Black has little doubt Arquettes true gift as a painter remained untapped. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? 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. The source says the Arquette family suffered post-traumatic stress after losing Alexis. She wears it that evening and receives admiration from everyone. . Putting that into words wasn't easy.'. 2016 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. A representative for Arquette's brother Richmond confirmed the news to People. 'Queer youth can find safety at the Alexis Project with specialized medical and mental health staff who understand their needs,' the group's website explains. Alexis, who was born Robert Arquette, was the sibling of actors Richmond,Rosanna, Patriciaand David Arquette. They had their daughter Harlow Olivia Calliope Jane in February 2003. Learn about Alexis Arquette's net worth, height, husband, boyfriend & kids. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. They are a very close, tight-knit family. She also appeared in The Wedding Singer as a member of a band, impersonating pop star Boy George. Patricia was just 20 years old when she gave birth toEnzo Rossi in 1989. I am immensely grateful that it was fast and painless. My hero for eternity pic.twitter.com/Z18xLtYTBv, First published on September 11, 2016 / 6:18 PM. However, she was also battling HIV. The transgender actress, who was born Robert Arquette, was the sibling of actors Rosanna, Patricia, David and Richmond Arquette.. After completing rehab, he boasted he had been sober for more than nine months later that year. Birth State: New York. She ran away aged 15 to join her older sister Rosanna and soon began her acting career in 1987 with Pretty Smart. She was 47 and surrounded by family who serenaded her with David Bowie's "Starman," her siblings said in a statement Sunday. Anyone can read what you share. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC.
WATCH: Actress and Transgender Advocate Alexis Arquette Dead at 47 According to the document, Arquette was living with the disease -- the underlying cause of her death -- for 29 years. "[16] The National's Jocelyn Noveck said, "To say that the new Adam Sandler movie is better than some of his other recent work isnt saying much" and gave the movie a single star. NEXT: LOU PEARLMAN, FOUNDER OF NSYNC, DEAD AT 62. We loved him the moment he arrived. But the experience has brought them closer together. 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. Alexis also had small parts in films like Pulp Fiction, Bride of Chucky and as a Boy George impersonator in the Adam Sandler comedy The Wedding Singer and again in Blended. R.I.P my sister Alexis Arquette. Alexis revealed in 2016 that she slept with Jared Leto before she transitioned. Patricia won the Golden Globe and Oscar forBest Supporting Actress for her role in Boyhood in 2015. She is credited with being one of the first people to bring increased awareness and visibility to the transgender community, chronicling her transition and the process of her sex reassignment surgery in the 2007 documentary Alexis Arquette: She's My Brother. #39. She left before we were ready to let her go. Her long list of credits are comprised of mostly low-budget
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, who died September 11, is listed as "Robert Alexis Arquette" in the document from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health. [16], In 2004, Arquette expressed an interest in undergoing gender-transitioning medical treatment. They married in Italy in 2006 before filing for divorce in 2009. He had son Lewis Arquette in1935 with MildredNesbitt Le May, however it is unclear what her relationship was with Cliff. Ryan Parry West Coast Editor For Dailymail.com
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an entertainer and an actor, her brothers and sisters said. By The Associated Press Sept. 11, 2016 Alexis Arquette, a transgender character actress and sibling of the actors David, Rosanna, Richmond and Patricia Arquette, died early Sunday morning. She is currently married to Todd Morgan, tying the knot in 2013. Patriarch CliffArquette, born in 1904, was a TV actor and comedian who was known for his persona Charley Weaver, which became so popular that he rarely appeared in public not in character. [24][25][26] Dan Fellman Warner Bros.' president of domestic distribution attributed the weak opening to good weather over Memorial Day weekend, but was optimistic based on the A grade from CinemaScore. As per his wishes, we cheered at the moment that he transitioned to another dimension.. "[15] Christy Lemire gave the movie 1.5 stars and stated that while this wasn't Sandler's best performance, "That actor is in there, somewhere. [7][3] Actors Rosanna, Richmond, Patricia, and David Arquette are her siblings. He really had legitimate talent as an artist.. 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. We are comforted by the fact that Alexis came into our
Sandler's mother, wife, and daughters, Judith, Jacqueline, Sunny, and Sadie Sandler, appear in the film. Best Known For: Actor, comedian, and musician . He has more than 120 acting, 19 producing, seven directing and three writing credits to his name. "[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. and not get into a fight with a guy because he saw me in a movie, or not have
She was 47 and surrounded by family who serenaded her with David Bowie's "Starman," her siblings said in a statement Sunday. We will love you always, Alexis. She was 47. Arquette was born in Los Angeles,[1] the fourth of five children of Lewis Arquette, an actor and director,[2][3][4] and Brenda Olivia "Mardi" (ne Nowak), a Jewish[5] actress, poet, theater operator, activist, acting teacher, and therapist. 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. by family who serenaded her with David Bowies Starman, her
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 continued. 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.. She ended up reading and getting the job. She was just visiting New York with her sister Patricia
Birth date: September 9, 1966. people hitting on me simply because they saw me in a movie, Arquette said
Although they attempted to reconcile and withdrew the divorce petition, Patricia refiled the divorce that November. Alexis Arquette in The Wedding Singer covers Do You Really Want To Hurt Me by Culture ClubIn High Definition. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Thank you, Alexis, I love you and will always love you.". Alexis always had to do everything first. Perhaps Sandler will actually challenge himself again one of these days and set him free. Adam Sandler stars as the ultimate master of ceremonies who guarantees all a good time, until he gets left at the altar of his own wedding. 'A huge portion of Patricia's book is about the impact and influence her sister Alexis had on her career as an actress today. "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. At Alexis' wishes, everyone cheered at the moment that Alexis 'transitioned to another dimension.'. Also in the same year, she cameoed in Son of the Beach. [23] family and was our brother and then our sister, and that she gave us so much
A terrible blind date segues into a nightmare family holiday, when two single parents find themselves and their respective broods thrown together in South Africa. Written by Ivan Menchell and Clare Sera, the film stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore as two single parents who went on a blind date together and never wanted to see each other again afterwards. In her late 30s, Arquette transitioned from male to female, and continued to be a dedicated advocate for the LGBT community. She also appeared on TV shows including Friends and Californication, and went on to become an activist for transgender rights. Alexis Arquette (Los ngeles, California, 28 de julio de 1969-Beverly Hills, California, 11 de septiembre de 2016), [2] fue una actriz, dibujante y drag de cabaret estadounidense.. Naci en una conocida familia de actores. Moviegoers will most likely know Alexis Arquette best for playing George in 1998's The Wedding Singer. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. She was 47. He was very smart and an incredible painter. Love to the family and all that loved Alexis.. '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.'. Theres no swearing, no pandering to repeated toilet gags and the gross-out market is all but ignored. A versatile performer, Arquettes big break came in the 1989
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Adam Sandler poses in the press room with the award for best male lead for "Uncut Gems" at the 35th Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Santa Monica . Alexis was diagnosed with HIV at 16 years old. lebron james house address zillow,