Hollywood actress Raquel Welch has reportedly died aged 82 after a “brief illness”.
Her family reportedly confirmed her death to TMZ.
Raquel’s family explained that she passed away on Wednesday morning (15 February.)
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No other information around her death has been released but fans have flocked to Twitter to pay their respects.
One fan said: “What a life. Rest in peace…”
While a second commented: “RIP, #RaquelWelch. The legendary actress passed away today at the age of 82.”
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A third penned: “RIP Raquel Welch. Her memory certainly will be a blessing.”
A fourth wrote: “We were blessed to have her she was a delights. Goodbye Raquel Welch.
Fellow Celebs have also taken to social media to pay their respects to the iconic star.
NBA star Rex Chapman said: “Raquel Welch has passed away at the age of 82.”
Warner Music’s Rhino Records Tweeted: “Oh no. RIP to the absolute legend RAQUEL WELCH.”
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Raquel rose to fame when she starring Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C.
In One Million Years B.C she became a sex symbol when she appeared in a teeny deerskin bikini.
After her shocking appearance she became a highly sought after celebrity.
She then starred in plenty of shows including Bedazzled and Bluebeard.
The Hollywood icon then took home a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actress with incredible performance in The Three Musketeers in 1974.
Even though her acting career was a huge success she wasn’t as luckily in love.
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The beauty married James Welch in 1959 before going on to have two children, Damon and Latanne Welch.
She then got divorced in 1964 just three years later, she married Patrick Curtis.
They subsequently split in 1972 before going on to marry Richard Palmer with the couple parting ways in 2003.
Even though she became one Raquel never saw herself as a sex symbol.
She once said in an interview: “I was not brought up to be a sex symbol, nor is it in my nature to be one.
“The fact that I became one is probably the loveliest, most glamorous and fortunate misunderstanding.”
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
