American actor Raquel Welch has died

Hollywood star and “legendary bombshell” Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82. The American actress and model rose to fame after starring in Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years BC in 1966, despite only having a small number of lines in the latter. Her performance in One Million Years BC garnered viewer attention after she donned a now-infamous deerskin bikini, going on to become regarded as a major sex symbol.

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Tributes have been pouring in around the world after it was revealed that Raquel Welch had passed away at age 82 on Wednesday.

U. S. actress Raquel Welch died Wednesday at age 82 in Los Angeles of "a brief illness," her representative, Stece Sauer, said in a statement.

100 sexiest stars in cinema history by Empire magazine. Playboy named her the third sexiest star of the 20th century. Her film credits included Bedazzled in 1967, playing the part of Lust Incarnate in a film which also starred Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.

Hollywood is mourning the death of actress Raquel Welch. The superstar, who catapulted to fame in the 1960s with "Fantastic Voyage" and "One Million Years B.C.," died Wednesday at the age of 82, her rep, Steve Sauer, confirmed to Fox News Digital. "Raquel Welch, the legendary bombshell actress of film, television and stage, passed away peacefully early this morning after a brief illness," Sauer said.

Raquel Welch, the Golden Globe-winning actress and Bonafide bombshell, died Wednesday at the age of 82 following a brief illness. While her roles, including  ,  and more made her an icon on screen over the last 50 years, her love life helped cement her bombshell status as well. In the wake of her death, ET is taking a look back at her four marriages to James Welch, Patrick Curtis, André Weinfeld and Richard Palmer.

Hollywood star Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82. The star, who appeared in films including Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years BC, died on Wednesday (15 February) following a “brief illness”. Welch’s rep confirmed the news to ABC, writing: “The legendary bombshell actress of film, television and stage, passed away peacefully early this morning after a brief illness.

Reese Witherspoon is paying tribute to Raquel Welch. In the wake of Welch's death on Wednesday, Witherspoon took to Twitter to remember her late co-star.«So sad to hear about Raquel Welch's passing,» Witherspoon wrote alongside a pic from the 2001 flick that showed Welch in character as Mrs. Windham Vandermark.«I loved working with her on.

Actress and international sex symbol Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82.

Tributes are pouring in for Raquel Welch, the legendary actress who died Wednesday at the age of 82, following a career that spanned more than 50 years across film and television.

Actress Raquel Welch died on Wednesday following a brief illness, her rep confirmed. Welch, who rose to international fame in the 1960s, was 82.

Reese Witherspoon is paying tribute to her late Legally Blonde co-star Raquel Welch.

died on Wednesday due to a brief illness at age 82.Her reps confirmed her passing to The Post: “Raquel Welch, the legendary bombshell actress of film, television and stage, passed away peacefully early this morning after a brief illness. The 82-year-old actress burst into Hollywood in her initial roles in ‘One Million, B.C’ and ‘Fantastic Voyage.’ Her career spanned over 50 years starring in over 30 films and 50 television series and appearances.

Farewell to an icon. Raquel Welch, known for her roles in Fantastic Voyage and Bedazzled, has died at age 82.

Raquel Welch died at the age of 82 and leaves a legacy of a career that spanned more than 50 years. The actor who is known for starring in Fantastic Voyage, One Million Years B.C. and American Family, among many others, appeared in 30 films, 50 TV series and multiple appearances on late-night shows. Scroll through the videos posted below and remember some of Welch’s most notable performances.

One Million Years B.C. and Fantastic Voyage, has died.

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