Popular Reality Star Dies At 43

A popular reality star had died at 43.

NewsRain Nigeria reports that the Real L Word star Francine Beppu has died at 43.

A family spokesperson announced Francine’s death to TMZ on Monday.

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They revealed the reality star passed away on February 17th at her home in Honolulu, but the cause of death has yet to be disclosed.

A statement for the family said they were “deeply grateful to know how cherished she was and how brightly she will continue to shine.”

They also asked for privacy during this time of grief and said they’d share their plans for a celebration of life when they were ready.

Recall that Francine appeared on Showtime’s The Real L Word, which followed LGBTQ+ women as they went about their lives in Los Angeles and New York.

The show ran for three seasons beginning in 2010.

According to Francine’s social media accounts, she was the founder and president of BADLIARS COLLECTIVE PBC, which “created inclusive communities through culture, events, and impact.”

She started the organization in June 2025.

Francine’s last Instagram posts in late December highlighted a partnership for an April 2026 golf tournament and teased “big announcements” to come.

Weeks earlier, the TV personality shared photos of herself reuniting with her friends from Tokyo while celebrating Hawaii Pride.

The reality star appeared on the Showtime series, The Real L Word, which ran for three seasons beginning in 2010.