The real L word star Francine BeppuThe cause of death was announced after her death at the age of 43.
According to a report by the Honolulu Medical Examiner, details of which were published by TMZ On Tuesday, June 16, Beppu died by suicide on February 17.
The coroner’s office also conducted toxicology tests that revealed “the presence of amphetamine and alcohol” in her body at the time of her death.
Beppu, who starred in the second season of the Showtime reality TV show in 2011, was confirmed dead by a family spokesperson who spoke to her People several days later. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of our beloved Francine ‘Naoko’ Beppu,” the family said in a statement at the time, which was obtained by the medium. “The deep care and concern of her friends and colleagues is a testament to the tremendous impact she had on everyone around her. We are deeply grateful to know how much she was appreciated and how brightly she will continue to shine on all who knew her.”
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The family added that they appreciated “the many gestures of love for Francine” as they requested privacy and that they have “copeed with this unimaginable loss and honored her memory.”
The real L word was a spin-off of The L worda Showtime drama series that followed a group of lesbian and bisexual women living in West Hollywood, California. It ran from 2004 to 2009 The real L word explored additional characters, including Beppu, in LA and New York City.
Beppu only appeared in the series for one season along with her then-girlfriend Claire Moseleyas cameras filmed her coming out as a lesbian to her mother.
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During a 2022 interview for The Hawai’i HeraldBeppu said that coming out was anything but easy, although he took the news well on camera. “There were a few tears, but at the end of the day my mom wants the best for me,” she told the outlet at the time. “My parents are great. They’ve been very accepting of me. I’m really lucky to have them.”
While her involvement in the cast was short-lived, Beppu’s commitment to LGBTQ+ rights remained. She served as chairwoman of the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundationan organization that, according to its website, focuses on “empowering individuals and communities through education, cultural enrichment and advocacy…to create a world in which MVPFAFF/LGBTQIA individuals can thrive free from discrimination and prejudice.”
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