Sixties movie star Raquel Welch sadly died earlier today, Feb. 15, at 82. Her family confirmed her passing this morning in a statement as per TMZ .
The Ultimate Sex Symbol Of The Sixties And Seventies
The One Million Years B.C. star was one of the original international actresses doubling as a sex symbol.
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The IT Girl Of The Seventies
After her bombshell appearance in the 1966 movie, One Thousand Years B.C. Welch became one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood due to her increased demand. She dominated the movies throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
Winning A Golden Globe
In 1974, Welch won a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her role in The Three Musketeers.
Her Only Win And Last Nomination
That was her only win although she earned another nomination in 1974 for her role in the TV Drama Right to Die.
Starring In Playboy
Welch solidified her image as a sex symbol after posing for Hugh Hefner’s Playboy in 1979. She starred in several of his magazine issues before her daughter Latanne took over.
Sexy All The Time
The late magazine mogul described the actress as a classic sex symbol because she exuded sexiness even when fully clothed.
No Nude Shoots
Although Playboy was famous for starring nude models, Welch declined the offer for a nude shoot.
No Nude Scenes In Movies
Yet, it didn’t diminish the interest in her cover issue. She carried that mentality throughout her career such that she never starred in a nude scene.
Hollywood Walk Of Fame
In 1994, Welch received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard.
Career Accolades
Welch also got an award for Positive Promotion of Americans of Latin Heritage courtesy of Imagen Foundation Lifetime Achievement, and received a special retrospective award at the Walter Reade Theater in 2012.
Sexiest Woman Alive
In 1995 Empire Magazine listed the actress as one of 100 Sexiest Stars in Film History while Playboy ranked Welch as 3 of its 100 Sexiest Stars of the 20th Century.
Paving The Way For Brunette Bombshells
She wasn’t a blonde bombshell but she paved the way for brunettes as sexy women in film.
Separating The Movies From Real Life
The actress reminded her fans that her private life and on-screen persona weren’t the same. She ensured the two didn’t overlap and wanted her supporters to respect her privacy.
Her Picture Perfect Family
Welch had a stable love life being married to James Welch, her high school sweetheart. Together they had two children, Damon, and Latanne.
Final Career Moments
Welch stopped acting after starring in Legally Blonde and Tortilla Soup in 2001 then returned briefly in 2006 for Forget About It, and in 2017 for How to Be A Latin Lover.
Retirement From The Screen
Following her retirement from active acting, the actress gave her life to philanthropy. She fell sick sometime last year and died in her L.A. home this morning.
Friends And Fans Mourn
Fans reminisce on her talk show moments.
More Fans Celebrate Welch’s Life
Her Best movie and show moments.
