Hollywood icon Raquel Welch has passed away at 82 years old, her family has confirmed.
Welch died this morning after a brief illness, family members told TMZ.
Raquel was married 4 times throughout her life.
James Welch (’59-’64), Patrick Curtis (’67-’72), Andre Weinfeld (’80-’90), and Richard Palmer (’99-’04).
She has 2 kids, Tahnee and Damon Welch.
Welch was named one of the “100 Sexiest Stars in Film History” in 1995 and was ranked #3 in Playboy’s “100 Sexiest Stars of the 20th Century.”
Her resume includes “Fantastic Voyage,” “Bedazzled” and “Hannie Caulder.”
She appeared on “The Cher Show” in 1975 and performed “I’m a Woman” with Cher.
REST IN PEACE: Iconic actress Raquel Welch has died after a brief illness. She was 82. pic.twitter.com/WkPYpoQvV5
— FOX 11 Los Angeles (@FOXLA) February 15, 2023
Welch is a two-time Golden Globe nominee, winning the musical/comedy motion picture award in 1975 for her performance in “The Three Musketeers.”
Welch said her co-star in “The Three Musketeers”:
“My first day on set, Faye Dunaway comes over to me all dolled up, and she was so cute.
“She said, ‘Darling, I just want you to know, I’m a big fan of yours. But don’t you know, they’re all just waiting for us to tear each other’s eyes out. So let’s have fun with them.’
“Everyone on set was going, ‘Uh-oh, here they come,’ standing there watching.
“And Faye gets out her fan and starts fanning herself, saying, ‘Darling, I adore your work.’
“And I say, ‘Everything you do is genius.’
“Everyone was so disappointed.”
We were blessed to have her; she was a g.d. delight.
Goodbye to Raquel Welch. pic.twitter.com/6ffOZMJMz9
— Benjamin Dreyer (@BCDreyer) February 15, 2023
RIP Raquel Welch 🙏 pic.twitter.com/T9MNG0FUph
— AuxGod (@AuxGod_) February 15, 2023
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