New information about Raquel 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 TMZ, 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 ‘One Million Years 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,...
According to the star’s death certificate, published Tuesday by TMZ, 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 ‘One Million Years 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,...
- 4/4/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Host Sunny Hostin angered The View fans by comparing the late film siren Raquel Welch to reality star Kim Kardashian. Her comments elicited a strong response from viewers, who couldn’t fathom how the panelist came to that comparison.
Sunny Hostin (R) compared Kim Kardashian (L) as a sex symbol to the late Raquel Welch (C) on ‘The View’ | Stefanie Keenan/Jason Laveris/Dominik Bindl/Getty Images Raquel Welch made her mark in film, television, and Broadway; Kim Kardashian is a reality TV star turned businesswoman
After donning a skimpy fur bikini for the film One Million Years B.C., Raquel Welch shot to superstardom. However, Welch’s emergence from the sea wearing this legendary costume propelled her to international fame throughout the 1960s and ’70s.
Raquel furthered her career on television, appearing in an episode of Mork and Mindy, 2017’s Date My Dad, Welcome to the Captain in 2008, and American Family in 2002. However,...
Sunny Hostin (R) compared Kim Kardashian (L) as a sex symbol to the late Raquel Welch (C) on ‘The View’ | Stefanie Keenan/Jason Laveris/Dominik Bindl/Getty Images Raquel Welch made her mark in film, television, and Broadway; Kim Kardashian is a reality TV star turned businesswoman
After donning a skimpy fur bikini for the film One Million Years B.C., Raquel Welch shot to superstardom. However, Welch’s emergence from the sea wearing this legendary costume propelled her to international fame throughout the 1960s and ’70s.
Raquel furthered her career on television, appearing in an episode of Mork and Mindy, 2017’s Date My Dad, Welcome to the Captain in 2008, and American Family in 2002. However,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Raquel Welch was married several times during her life. However, she wasn’t married at the time of her death. Here’s the reason Welch gave for not getting remarried.
How many times was Raquel Welch married? Raquel Welch and Andre Weinfeld | Sonia Moskowitz/Images/Getty Images
Welch was married four times. She was married to her first husband, James Welch, from 1959 to 1964. She married her second husband, Patrick Curtis, in 1967 and they divorced in 1972. Welch was married to her third husband, André Weinfeld, from 1980 to 1990. Her fourth marriage was to Richie Palmer. They were married from 1999 to 2008.
Welch told Piers Morgan during a 2015 interview that she never got marriage “right.” She felt that she kept repeating the same mistakes. “I never did get it right,” Welch told Morgan during an episode of Life Stories.
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How many times was Raquel Welch married? Raquel Welch and Andre Weinfeld | Sonia Moskowitz/Images/Getty Images
Welch was married four times. She was married to her first husband, James Welch, from 1959 to 1964. She married her second husband, Patrick Curtis, in 1967 and they divorced in 1972. Welch was married to her third husband, André Weinfeld, from 1980 to 1990. Her fourth marriage was to Richie Palmer. They were married from 1999 to 2008.
Welch told Piers Morgan during a 2015 interview that she never got marriage “right.” She felt that she kept repeating the same mistakes. “I never did get it right,” Welch told Morgan during an episode of Life Stories.
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- 2/17/2023
- by Sheiresa Ngo
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tributes have been pouring in around the world after it was revealed that Raquel Welch had passed away at age 82 on Wednesday.
A rep for the actress, who rose to international fame in the 1960s, confirmed the sad news to Et that she had passed away following a brief illness.
Welch’s rep, Steve Sauer, told Et that “the legendary bombshell actress of film, television and stage, passed away peacefully early [Wednesday] morning after a brief illness.”
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Sauer added, “The 82 year-old actress burst into Hollywood in her initial roles in ‘One Million [Years], 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,...
A rep for the actress, who rose to international fame in the 1960s, confirmed the sad news to Et that she had passed away following a brief illness.
Welch’s rep, Steve Sauer, told Et that “the legendary bombshell actress of film, television and stage, passed away peacefully early [Wednesday] morning after a brief illness.”
Read More: Raquel Welch, Actress And Pin-Up Icon, Dead At 82
Sauer added, “The 82 year-old actress burst into Hollywood in her initial roles in ‘One Million [Years], 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,...
- 2/16/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Raquel Welch died at the age of 82. She enjoyed a successful acting career that lasted for decades. How many times was Welch married, and did she have any children? Here’s what we know about the TV and movie star.
How many times was Raquel Welch married? Raquel Welch | Christopher Polk/Getty Images for CDG
Although Welch was married four times, she was not married at the time of her death. Welch married her first husband, James Welch, in 1959. They later divorced in 1964. She married her second husband, Patrick Curtis, in 1967 and they divorced in 1972. Welch was married to her third husband, André Weinfeld, from 1980 to 1990. Her fourth marriage was to Richie Palmer. They were married from 1999 to 2008.
Welch’s third husband, Weinfeld, spoke about his marriage during an interview with Closer Weekly. According to him, their union was a happy one. “We had a very happy marriage,” Weinfeld tells Closer.
How many times was Raquel Welch married? Raquel Welch | Christopher Polk/Getty Images for CDG
Although Welch was married four times, she was not married at the time of her death. Welch married her first husband, James Welch, in 1959. They later divorced in 1964. She married her second husband, Patrick Curtis, in 1967 and they divorced in 1972. Welch was married to her third husband, André Weinfeld, from 1980 to 1990. Her fourth marriage was to Richie Palmer. They were married from 1999 to 2008.
Welch’s third husband, Weinfeld, spoke about his marriage during an interview with Closer Weekly. According to him, their union was a happy one. “We had a very happy marriage,” Weinfeld tells Closer.
- 2/16/2023
- by Sheiresa Ngo
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Welch was a box office draw in the sixties with Fantastic Voyage and other films.
Raquel Welch, the American actress who became a huge box office draw and pop culture icon in the sixties and seventies with Fantastic Voyage and other films, has died aged 82.
A statement on Wednesday (February 15) from Welch’s management company Media Four said: “Raquel Welch, 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,...
Raquel Welch, the American actress who became a huge box office draw and pop culture icon in the sixties and seventies with Fantastic Voyage and other films, has died aged 82.
A statement on Wednesday (February 15) from Welch’s management company Media Four said: “Raquel Welch, 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,...
- 2/15/2023
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Raquel Welch, the American actress known for her role in One Million Years B.C. that made her a 1960s pin-up icon and later made a memorable guest appearance on Seinfeld, has died at 82.
Welch’s son Damon Welch confirmed his mother’s death (via The New York Times), although no cause was given.
Welch was born Jo Raquel Tejada on September 5th, 1940 in Chicago, and expressed interest in entertainment and performing at an early age. She studied ballet and won numerous beauty pageants in her youth, enrolling in a theater program at San Diego State College after graduating high school.
Following a series of one-off television appearances, Welch made her first leading feature film appearance in 1966 starring in Richard Fleischer’s sci-fi film Fantastic Voyage, which was a commercial success and quickly secured her star status. The following year, she appeared in Don Chaffey’s One Million Years B.C.; her...
Welch’s son Damon Welch confirmed his mother’s death (via The New York Times), although no cause was given.
Welch was born Jo Raquel Tejada on September 5th, 1940 in Chicago, and expressed interest in entertainment and performing at an early age. She studied ballet and won numerous beauty pageants in her youth, enrolling in a theater program at San Diego State College after graduating high school.
Following a series of one-off television appearances, Welch made her first leading feature film appearance in 1966 starring in Richard Fleischer’s sci-fi film Fantastic Voyage, which was a commercial success and quickly secured her star status. The following year, she appeared in Don Chaffey’s One Million Years B.C.; her...
- 2/15/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Film News
We have some sad news to share today, as Hollywood has lost one of its most legendary icons: Raquel Welch has passed away at the age of 82. Deadline reports that Welch’s passing was confirmed by her reps at Media 4 Management, who simply said that she had died after a brief illness.
Welch was born Jo Raquel Tejada on September 5, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, but her family moved to San Diego, California when little Raquel was just two years old. She knew as a youngster that she wanted to get into the entertainment industry, and studied ballet for several years while entertaining – and winning – beauty contests. She attended San Diego State College on a theater arts scholarship, but despite doing some stage acting and landing a job as a weather presenter on the local news, it took a while for her to break through into films. In fact, Welch had married...
Welch was born Jo Raquel Tejada on September 5, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, but her family moved to San Diego, California when little Raquel was just two years old. She knew as a youngster that she wanted to get into the entertainment industry, and studied ballet for several years while entertaining – and winning – beauty contests. She attended San Diego State College on a theater arts scholarship, but despite doing some stage acting and landing a job as a weather presenter on the local news, it took a while for her to break through into films. In fact, Welch had married...
- 2/15/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Actress Raquel Welch died on Wednesday following a brief illness, her rep confirmed. Welch, who rose to international fame in the 1960s, was 82.
A statement confirming her demise read: “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.”
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The actress featured in several small roles before she was cast as Cora Peterson in sci-fi film “Fantastic Vaoyage” which put her on the map. However, “One Million Years B.C....
A statement confirming her demise read: “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.”
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The actress featured in several small roles before she was cast as Cora Peterson in sci-fi film “Fantastic Vaoyage” which put her on the map. However, “One Million Years B.C....
- 2/15/2023
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
Raquel Welch, the award-winning actress and reluctant sex symbol, has died at the age of 82. Her manager confirmed the news to Variety.
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In a statement to People Magazine, her manager added that Welch “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 statement continued.
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In a statement to People Magazine, her manager added that Welch “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 statement continued.
- 2/15/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
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...
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...
- 2/15/2023
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Film
‘Glamorous beyond belief’: Reese Witherspoon leads tributes for film icon Raquel Welch, dead aged 82
Reese Witherspoon led tributes for Hollywood icon Raquel Welch after news of her death broke on 15 February.
The star was 82.
“The legendary bombshell actress of film, television and stage, passed away peacefully early this morning after a brief illness,” Welch’s representative said in a statement.
“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,” her representative added to Kabc.
Welch shot to fame with her role as a bikini-clad cavewoman in 1966’s One Million Years BC. Her career. which spanned half a century, included high-profile roles in Bedazzled (1967), Bandolero! (1968) and 100 Rifles (1969).
In 1968, she starred opposite Frank Sinatra in the detective film Lady in Cement.
Tributes from the entertainment industry have since poured in for the actor.
The star was 82.
“The legendary bombshell actress of film, television and stage, passed away peacefully early this morning after a brief illness,” Welch’s representative said in a statement.
“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,” her representative added to Kabc.
Welch shot to fame with her role as a bikini-clad cavewoman in 1966’s One Million Years BC. Her career. which spanned half a century, included high-profile roles in Bedazzled (1967), Bandolero! (1968) and 100 Rifles (1969).
In 1968, she starred opposite Frank Sinatra in the detective film Lady in Cement.
Tributes from the entertainment industry have since poured in for the actor.
- 2/15/2023
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - Film
Raquel Welch, the almond-eyed sex symbol who turned a doeskin bikini into one of the most iconic cinematic images of the 1960s, has died. She was 82.
Welch’s management company told The Hollywood Reporter that she died Wednesday morning following a brief illness. Her son, Damon Welch, confirmed that she died Wednesday at her home in Los Angeles.
Her success in Hollywood was due partly to talent, partly to perseverance, but mostly to hitting the genetic jackpot. Although she turned in several respectable performances — as a scientist’s assistant in Fantastic Voyage (1966), as Lilian Lust in Bedazzled (1967), as a transgender revolutionary in Myra Breckinridge (1970) — it was her strikingly photogenic features and voluptuous figure that catapulted her to international stardom.
“The indelible image of a woman as queen of nature,” is how cultural critic Camille Paglia once described Welch’s onscreen appeal. The actress herself put it more succinctly. “I became,...
Welch’s management company told The Hollywood Reporter that she died Wednesday morning following a brief illness. Her son, Damon Welch, confirmed that she died Wednesday at her home in Los Angeles.
Her success in Hollywood was due partly to talent, partly to perseverance, but mostly to hitting the genetic jackpot. Although she turned in several respectable performances — as a scientist’s assistant in Fantastic Voyage (1966), as Lilian Lust in Bedazzled (1967), as a transgender revolutionary in Myra Breckinridge (1970) — it was her strikingly photogenic features and voluptuous figure that catapulted her to international stardom.
“The indelible image of a woman as queen of nature,” is how cultural critic Camille Paglia once described Welch’s onscreen appeal. The actress herself put it more succinctly. “I became,...
- 2/15/2023
- by Benjamin Svetkey
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actress and iconic sex symbol Raquel Welch has died.
A rep for the actress, who rose to international fame in the 1960s, confirmed to Et that she passed away Wednesday morning following a brief illness at age 82.
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Welch had her breakout year in 1966, appearing in the sci-fi fantasy films “Fantastic Voyage” and “One Million Years B.C.”, quickly becoming a world-renowned sex symbol.
She soon became a pin-up icon, as the poster featuring her in a doe-skin bikini from “One Million Years B.C.” became one of the best-selling posters of all time.
The actress went on to star in the films “Bedazzled”, “Myra Breckenridge” and more throughout the ’60s and ’70s.
In 1974, she won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her performance in “The Three Musketeers”, and in 1987, she was nominated again...
A rep for the actress, who rose to international fame in the 1960s, confirmed to Et that she passed away Wednesday morning following a brief illness at age 82.
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Welch had her breakout year in 1966, appearing in the sci-fi fantasy films “Fantastic Voyage” and “One Million Years B.C.”, quickly becoming a world-renowned sex symbol.
She soon became a pin-up icon, as the poster featuring her in a doe-skin bikini from “One Million Years B.C.” became one of the best-selling posters of all time.
The actress went on to star in the films “Bedazzled”, “Myra Breckenridge” and more throughout the ’60s and ’70s.
In 1974, she won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her performance in “The Three Musketeers”, and in 1987, she was nominated again...
- 2/15/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Raquel Welch, an international sex symbol and icon of the 1960s and 70s has died after a brief illness, according to her management company Media Four. Welch was 82.
Welch’s films included “Fantastic Voyage,” “The three Musketeers” and “Legally Blonde.”
Welch is best known for her breakout role in “Fantastic Voyage” (1966), after which she was signed to a talent contract with 20th Century Fox. She followed that with “One Million Years B.C.” in which she had only three lines. But her skimpy two-piece deerskin bikini became a best-selling poster and launched her into star status as an international sex symbol.
Raquel Welch publicity portrait for the film ‘One Million Years B.C.’, 1966. (Photo by 20th Century-Fox/Getty Images)
Welch would then go on to star with Dudley Moore and Peter Cook in “Bedazzled” (1967) and star in the Western “Bandolero!” (1968) opposite Dean Martin and James Stewart.
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Welch’s films included “Fantastic Voyage,” “The three Musketeers” and “Legally Blonde.”
Welch is best known for her breakout role in “Fantastic Voyage” (1966), after which she was signed to a talent contract with 20th Century Fox. She followed that with “One Million Years B.C.” in which she had only three lines. But her skimpy two-piece deerskin bikini became a best-selling poster and launched her into star status as an international sex symbol.
Raquel Welch publicity portrait for the film ‘One Million Years B.C.’, 1966. (Photo by 20th Century-Fox/Getty Images)
Welch would then go on to star with Dudley Moore and Peter Cook in “Bedazzled” (1967) and star in the Western “Bandolero!” (1968) opposite Dean Martin and James Stewart.
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- 2/15/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
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