{"id":2463277,"date":"2026-06-17T04:48:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T04:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2463277"},"modified":"2026-06-17T04:48:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T04:48:14","slug":"the-real-l-words-francine-beppus-cause-of-death-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-real-l-words-francine-beppus-cause-of-death-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"The Real L Word\u2019s Francine Beppu\u2019s Cause of Death Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>The Real L Word<\/em> star <strong>Francine Beppu<\/strong>\u2019s cause of death has been revealed following her death at age 43.<\/p>\n<p>According to a report by the Honolulu Medical Examiner, with details published by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/06\/16\/the-real-l-word-star-francine-beppu-s-cause-of-death-revealed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>TMZ<\/em><\/a> on Tuesday, June 16, Beppu died by suicide on February 17.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>Beppu, who starred on season 2 of the Showtime <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/jennifer-beals-why-bringing-back-the-l-word-now-is-so-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reality TV show<\/a> in 2011, was confirmed dead by a spokesperson for her family who spoke to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/the-real-l-word-alum-francine-beppu-dies-at-43-11912711\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>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<div id=\"news-block\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form  \">\n\t<br \/>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/themes\/us-weekly\/assets\/img\/newsletter-bg-wide.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"newsletter-form__background background-wide\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter-signup__success\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<h3>Thank You!<\/h3>\n<p>You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/rhony-alum-bethenny-frankel-mourns-death-of-her-mom\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-source=\"01\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/feature2-Bethenny-Frankel-Mourns-Her-Mother-After-Battle-With-Lung-Cancer.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C1333px%2C753px&amp;resize=400%2C225&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/feature2-Bethenny-Frankel-Mourns-Her-Mother-After-Battle-With-Lung-Cancer.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C1333px%2C753px&amp;resize=200%2C113&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/feature2-Bethenny-Frankel-Mourns-Her-Mother-After-Battle-With-Lung-Cancer.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C1333px%2C753px&amp;resize=300%2C169&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/feature2-Bethenny-Frankel-Mourns-Her-Mother-After-Battle-With-Lung-Cancer.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C1333px%2C753px&amp;resize=400%2C225&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 400w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/feature2-Bethenny-Frankel-Mourns-Her-Mother-After-Battle-With-Lung-Cancer.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C1333px%2C753px&amp;resize=600%2C338&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 600w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/feature2-Bethenny-Frankel-Mourns-Her-Mother-After-Battle-With-Lung-Cancer.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C1333px%2C753px&amp;resize=800%2C450&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 800w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/feature2-Bethenny-Frankel-Mourns-Her-Mother-After-Battle-With-Lung-Cancer.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C1333px%2C753px&amp;resize=900%2C506&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 900w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/feature2-Bethenny-Frankel-Mourns-Her-Mother-After-Battle-With-Lung-Cancer.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C1333px%2C753px&amp;resize=1000%2C563&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 1000w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/feature2-Bethenny-Frankel-Mourns-Her-Mother-After-Battle-With-Lung-Cancer.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C1333px%2C753px&amp;resize=1200%2C675&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 770px) calc(100vw - 6em), 200px\" alt=\"Bethenny Frankel Mourns Her Mother After Battle With Lung Cancer\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/rhony-alum-bethenny-frankel-mourns-death-of-her-mom\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-source=\"01\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">\u2018RHONY\u2019 Alum Bethenny Frankel Mourns Death of Once-Estranged Mom<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\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<p>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<p><em>This story is still developing.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.usmagazine.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Real L Word star Francine Beppu\u2019s cause of death has been revealed following her death at age 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. 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