{"id":246741,"date":"2026-06-17T04:46:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T04:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/17\/the-real-l-word-star-and-lgbtq-advocator-francine-beppus-cause-of-death-revealed\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T04:46:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T04:46:07","slug":"the-real-l-word-star-and-lgbtq-advocator-francine-beppus-cause-of-death-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/17\/the-real-l-word-star-and-lgbtq-advocator-francine-beppus-cause-of-death-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018The Real L Word\u2019 Star and LGBTQ+ Advocator Francine Beppu\u2019s Cause of Death Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Real L Word<\/em> star Francine Beppu<\/strong>\u2019s cause of death has been revealed following her death at age 43.<\/p>\n

According to a report by the Honolulu Medical Examiner, with details published by TMZ<\/em><\/a> on Tuesday, June 16, Beppu died by suicide on February 17.<\/p>\n

The examiner\u2019s office also conducted toxicology testing which indicated \u201cthe presence of amphetamine and alcohol\u201d in her system when she died.<\/p>\n

Beppu, who starred on season 2 of the Showtime reality TV show<\/a> in 2011, was confirmed dead by a spokesperson for her family who spoke to People<\/em><\/a> several days later. \u201cIt is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved Francine \u2018Naoko\u2019 Beppu,\u201d a statement from the family obtained by the outlet read at the time. \u201cThe outpouring of care and concern from her friends and colleagues is a testament to the tremendous impact she had on everyone around her. We are deeply grateful to know how cherished she was and how brightly she will continue to shine through all who knew her.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n Related: <\/span>\u2018RHONY\u2019 Alum Bethenny Frankel Mourns Death of Once-Estranged Mom<\/span><\/a>
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\n\t\t\tBethenny Frankel is mourning the death of her mother, Bernadette Birk, who died on Friday, April 19, at the age of 73 following a battle with lung cancer. The Real Housewives of New York City alum, 53, posted photos and a touching tribute on Instagram, opening up about her complicated relationship with her mom. \u201cShe [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The family added that they had appreciated \u201cthe many gestures of love for Francine\u201d while requesting privacy and they navigated \u201cthis unimaginable loss and honor her memory.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Real L Word<\/em> was a spin off of The L Word<\/em>, a Showtime drama series that followed a group of lesbian and bisexual women who lived in West Hollywood, California. It ran from 2004 to 2009 before The Real L Word<\/em> explored further characters, including Beppu, in L.A. and New York City.<\/p>\n

Beppu only featured in the show for one season, alongside her then-girlfriend Claire Moseley<\/strong>, as cameras filmed her coming out as a lesbian to her mom.<\/p>\n

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