The Real L Word star Francine BeppuThe cause of his death was revealed following his death at the age of 43.
According to a report by the Honolulu Medical Examiner, with details published by TMZ On Tuesday, June 16, Beppu died by suicide on February 17.
The coroner’s office also conducted a toxicology test that showed “the presence of amphetamines and alcohol” in his system at the time of his death.
Beppu, who starred in season 2 of the Showtime reality TV show in 2011, was confirmed dead by a family spokesperson who spoke to him. People a few days later. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved Francine ‘Naoko’ Beppu,” a family statement obtained by this newspaper read at the time. “The care and concern for him from his friends and colleagues is proof of the great influence he had on everyone around him.
The family added that they appreciated the “many acts of love for Francine” while asking for privacy and they are navigating “this unimaginable loss and honoring her memory.”
The Real L Word it was a spin off The L Worda Showtime drama series that followed a group of heterosexual women living in West Hollywood, California. It started from 2004 to 2009 before The Real L Word explored other characters, including Beppu, LA and New York City.
Beppu appeared on the show for only one season, alongside his then-girlfriend Claire Moseleyas the cameras filmed him coming out as gay to his mother.
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During the 2022 interview Hawai’i HeraldBeppu said coming out was not easy at all, despite taking the news well while the cameras were rolling. “There were tears but at the end of the day, my mother wants the best for me,” he told the newspaper at the time. “My parents are great. They were very accepting of me. I’m really lucky to have them.”
Although his casting was brief, Beppu’s advocacy of LGBTQ+ rights endured. He served as chairman of the Hawai’i LGBT Legacy Foundation, an organization focused on “empowering individuals and communities through education, cultural enrichment and advocacy … to create a world where MVPFAFF/LGBTQIA people can thrive, free from prejudice and discrimination,” according to its website.
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