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Terms and conditions apply. * Savings buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Savings Account. * No ATM fees from Ally Bank at Allpoint and Moneypass ATMs plus we reimburse for fees charged by other ATM owners nationwide up to $10 per statement cycle. * Early direct deposit offers eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner. * Spending buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Spending Account. by [Kara Warner, Julie Mazziotta / People](https://time.com/author/people/) ## Kara Warner, Julie Mazziotta / People Sep 11, 2016 8:21 PM UTC  Entertainer Alexis Arquette arrives at the Grammys celebration at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on in Hollywood, Calif., Febr. 11, 2012. Entertainer Alexis Arquette arrives at the Grammys celebration at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on in Hollywood, Calif., Febr. 11, 2012.Beck Starr—FilmMagic/Getty Images by [Kara Warner, Julie Mazziotta / People](https://time.com/author/people/) ## Kara Warner, Julie Mazziotta / People Sep 11, 2016 8:21 PM UTC Transgender actress [Alexis Arquette](http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20805029,00.html) died Sunday morning at age 47, surrounded by family, according to a Facebook post apparently from her brother, Richmond. Born Robert Arquette, Alexis started acting at age 12, and went on to earn roles in the _Bride of Chucky_, _Of Mice and Men_, and played a Boy George impersonator in _The Wedding Singer_, among others. Alexis documented her transition to a woman in the 2007 film, _Alexis Arquette: She’s My Brother_. Alexis was one in a family of famous actors, which included [Patricia Arquette](http://www.people.com/people/news/category/0,,personsTax:PatriciaArquette,00.html) and her other brother, [David Arquette](http://www.people.com/people/news/category/0,,personsTax:DavidArquette,00.html) and Rosanna Arquette. “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 posted on Facebook. “He was surrounded by all of his brothers and sisters, one of his nieces and several other loved ones. We were playing music for him and he passed during David Bowie’s Starman. As per his wishes, we cheered at the moment that he transitioned to another dimension.” Richmond’s agent confirmed to PEOPLE that Alexis had indeed died. Patricia tweeted the video for “Starman” early Sunday morning, with the caption, “Breaking through the veil singing Starman.” > [](https://twitter.com/PattyArquette/status/774927542482415617) She also tweeted out “Cosmic Dancer” by T.Rex, adding, “To My first best friend – Cosmic Dancer”. > [](https://twitter.com/PattyArquette/status/774893103803015168) “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 him/her and to be loved by him/her. He was a force,” Richmond continued. “He died as he lived, on his own terms. I am immensely grateful that it was fast and painless. It was an incredibly moving experience and I am humbled and grateful to have been able to have been with him as he began his journey onward.” “Thank you, Alexis, I love you and will love you always.” Alexis’ most recent role was in 2014’s _Blended_. 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