Raquel Welch, an actress who rose to fame in the 1960s, has died at the age of 82, according to a statement published by her manager, Steve Sauer. The actress got her start as a spokesmodel on the variety show “Hollywood Palace” and she later played a supporting role in Elvis Presley’s “Roustabout” in 1964.
Reese Witherspoon, who co-starred with Welch in the 2001 comedy Legally Blonde, was among the many celebrities who paid tribute to her after hearing the tragic news of her passing. Witherspoon tweeted: “She was elegant, professional and glamorous beyond belief. Simply stunning. May all her angels carry her home.”
So sad to hear about Raquel Welch’s passing. I loved working with her on Legally Blonde. She was elegant , professional and glamorous beyond belief. Simply stunning. May all her angels carry her home. 🕊️ Sending love to her family and her many fans ❤️ pic.twitter.com/FBtXhpvS25
— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) February 15, 2023
An image of Welch from One Million Years B.C. was also shared by the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation in recognition of her work on the film.
We are saddened to hear about the passing of legendary actress Raquel Welch, who starred as Loana in Ray Harryhausen’s 1966 classic ‘One Million Years B.C’. An iconic role which spawned one of the most famous movie posters ever. Our thoughts are with her family at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/vQW5tj52mk
— Ray Harryhausen (@Ray_Harryhausen) February 15, 2023
What is Raquel Welch’s Cause of Dea†h?
Her loved ones say she died suddenly of an illness at the age of 82. According to her dea†h certificate, Raquel Welch died of Cardiac arrest. Alzheimer’s disease was also a contributing factor in her dea†h, According to TMZ reports. The actress has kept quiet about her struggle with Alzheimer’s.
Raquel passed away on February 15 at her Los Angeles home. Her official time of dea†h was recorded as 2:25 AM and she has cremated shortly after. The National Institutes of Health reports that outside of a hospital, 90 percent of cardiac arrest victims do not survive the first few minutes.
82-year-old The diploma mentions Raquel’s impressive Hollywood career, stating that she worked as an actress for 60 years. Throughout the course of more than 50 years, she appeared in over 30 films and 50 television series.
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