Raquel Welch Cause of Death and Secret Alzheimer's Battle Revealed
etonline.comRaquel Welch's health at the time of her death has been revealed. The legendary actress was 82 when she died on Feb. 15, following what had been described as a «brief illness.» According to the star's death certificate, published Tuesday by , Welch's cause of death was cardiac arrest.
The document also lists Alzheimer's Disease as an underlying cause of the veteran star's death. Welch's battle with Alzheimer's had not been publicly revealed during her lifetime.
The actress' rep, Steve Sauer, previously told ET of Welch's death, «The legendary bombshell actress of film, television and stage, passed away peacefully early [Wednesday] morning after a brief illness.»Sauer added, «The 82 year-old actress burst into Hollywood in her initial roles in and .
Her career spanned over 50 years starring in over 30 films and 50 television series and appearances. The Golden Globe winner, in more recent years, was involved in a very successful line of wigs.
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