`Fantastic Voyage` star and `60s sex symbol Raquel Welch passes away at 82
Actor Raquel Welch, who gained stardom as a sex symbol in 1960s, has passed away at the age of 82, following a brief illness, according to TMZ, an American tabloid news organization.
TMZ has reported that according to Raquel`s family members, she died on Wednesday. She first gained attention for her performances in `Fantastic Voyage` and `One Million Years B.C.`, both in 1966.
Welch had only a few lines in `B.C.`, but it was her clothing — a modest and tiny deerskin bikini — that propelled her to sex symbol status. Welch`s stardom rose further from there, and she became one of the most sought-after female stars in the 1960s and 1970s.
In the process she took home several accolades including a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her 1974 role in `The Three Musketeers`.
According to Fox News, a USA-based news outlet, following her death, Welch`s rep Steve Sauer, said, “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. 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,” he added.
Through the years, Welch starred alongside a few of Hollywood`s leading men including Frank Sinatra, Robert Wagner, James Stewart, Dean Martin and Burt Reynolds.
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As per TMZ, Welch was named one of the `100 Sexiest Stars in Film History` in an issue of Empire magazine in 1995 and was ranked 3rd in Playboy`s `100 Sexiest Stars of the 20th Century`. She also appeared on `The Cher Show` in 1975 and performed `I`m a Woman` with Cher.
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Actor Raquel Welch, who gained stardom as a sex symbol in 1960s, has passed away at the age of 82, following a brief illness, according to TMZ, an American tabloid news organization.
TMZ has reported that according to Raquel`s family members, she died on Wednesday. She first gained attention for her performances in `Fantastic Voyage` and `One Million Years B.C.`, both in 1966.
Welch had only a few lines in `B.C.`, but it was her clothing — a modest and tiny deerskin bikini — that propelled her to sex symbol status. Welch`s stardom rose further from there, and she became one of the most sought-after female stars in the 1960s and 1970s.
In the process she took home several accolades including a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her 1974 role in `The Three Musketeers`.
According to Fox News, a USA-based news outlet, following her death, Welch`s rep Steve Sauer, said, “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. 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,” he added.
Through the years, Welch starred alongside a few of Hollywood`s leading men including Frank Sinatra, Robert Wagner, James Stewart, Dean Martin and Burt Reynolds.
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As per TMZ, Welch was named one of the `100 Sexiest Stars in Film History` in an issue of Empire magazine in 1995 and was ranked 3rd in Playboy`s `100 Sexiest Stars of the 20th Century`. She also appeared on `The Cher Show` in 1975 and performed `I`m a Woman` with Cher.
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever