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Francine Beppu, who rose to fame on The Real L Word, has died at the age of 43.
The television personality passed away on Tuesday, February 17, at her home in Honolulu, , a spokesperson for her family confirmed in a statement.
Her manner of death has not yet been revealed.
In a statement shared on Monday and obtained by TMZ, Beppu's family thanked her friends and colleagues for their support.
They said they were 'deeply grateful to know how cherished she was and how brightly she will continue to shine.'
Her family requested privacy during the difficult time and said they will later be announcing plans for a celebration of life to honor the reality star.
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Francine Beppu died on Tuesday, February 17, at her home in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was 43; pictured in June 2011 in West Hollywood
Beppu is best known for starring on The Real L Word, which she joined when she was 28.
The series ran for three seasons, from June 2010 until September 2012.
She was one of six castmates filming the second season of the show; pictured in June 2011 from left to right: Sajdah Golde, Francine Beppu, Romi Klinger, Claire Moseley
One of her costars was her ex-girlfriend Claire Moseley (L); pictured together in June 2011 in New York City
She came out as a lesbian to her mother on The Real L Word and later opened up about how she 'didn't realize my coming out story would have such an impact on other people in the way that it did'; pictured in June 2011
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'There were some tears but at the end of the day, my mom wants what's best for me,' she said. 'No, seriously, my parents are great. They've been very accepting. I'm really lucky to have them.'
