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. “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. ”“Raquel leaves behind her two children, son Damon Welch and her daughter, Tahnee Welch. ” Tributes have quickly flooded in for the star whose breakout role came in 1965’s Fantastic Voyage, with One Million Years BC arriving the next year.
While Welch had just three lines of dialogue in the latter, a publicity shot depicting her in a bikini costume went on to become one of the decade’s biggest-selling posters.
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