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        Patricia Arquette Calls Out the Oscars for Not Mentioning Alexis Arquette During 'In Memoriam'
    "Alexis was one of very few trans artists that worked in the business," Patricia Arquette told ABC News.
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Patricia Arquette Calls Out the Oscars for Not Mentioning Alexis Arquette During 'In Memoriam'

"Alexis was one of very few trans artists that worked in the business," Patricia Arquette told ABC News.

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