Raquel Welch , an actress who rose to prominence as a sex symbol in the 1960s, died on Wednesday, Feb. 15, after an unexpected brief illness. New details concerning Raquel Welch’s condition at the time of her death has revealed.
Cause Of Raquel’s Death
According to the star’s death certificate, which TMZ revealed on Tuesday, Welch died of heart arrest. The two-time Golden Globe nominee also had Alzheimer’s at the time of her death.
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Welch Was Declared Dead At Night
Welch was declared dead at 2:25 a.m. on Feb. 15 and cremated, according to Page Six .
The Actress Never Revealed About Her Alzheimer
The 82-year-old renowned actress and model have never previously announced her Alzheimer’s diagnosis to the public.
Raquel’s Manager Gave Statement
Welch At the time, her manager Steve Sauer and management, Media Four, issued a statement to The Los Angeles Times saying, “Raquel Welch, the legendary bombshell actress of film, television, and stage, passed away peacefully early this morning after a brief illness.”
Raquel’s Career Spanned Over 50 Years
The statement went on to say, “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.”
Her Son Confirmed The News
Her son Damon Welch also verified that Welch had passed away.
Raquel Welch’s Children
With her first husband, James Welch, to whom she was wed from 1959 until 1964, Welch shared Damon and her daughter, Tahnee Welch.
Raquel Married 4 Times
From 1967 until 1972, Welch was wed to her second husband, Patrick Curtis. From 1980 through 1990, she was wed to Andre Weinfeld, her third spouse. From 1999 to 2004, she was married to Richard Palmer, her fourth and last spouse.
Celebrities Tweeted About Welch’s Passing
Upon the revelation of her death, many famous people tweeted about Welch’s passing.
Tweet By Reese Witherspoon
Legally Blonde co-star Reese Witherspoon tweeted a picture of Welch from the 2001 film along with the message, “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 ❤️.”
Tweet By Paul Feig
“This is so sad,” tweeted director Paul Feig, who worked with Welch on the television show Sabrina the Teenage Witch. “I had the great pleasure of working with Ms. Welch when I was a regular on Sabrina the Teenage Witch and she was awesome. Kind, funny, and a true superstar whom I was pretty much in love with for most of my childhood. We’ve lost a true icon.”
Tweet By Christopher Meloni
Former actor Christopher Meloni from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit tweeted, “Raquel Welch dying is a very weird feeling.”
Welch’s Journey To Fame
Welch, born to Raquel Tejada in Chicago in 1940, gained fame with her appearances as Cora in the 1966 science-fiction picture Fantastic Voyage and Loana in the fantasy film One Million Years B.C .
She Became A Global Sex Symbol
Although having only a few words in One Million B.C. opposite John Richardson, she became a global sex symbol because of her distinctive outfit—a risqué deerskin bikini.
The Star Won The Golden Globe Once
She received a Golden Globe for her role as Constance Bonacieux in The Three Musketeers in 1973. She was nominated for another Golden Globe in 1987 for her performance in Right to Die .
Welch Was Open About Her Diet
Welch talked openly about her diet and the foods she consumed and shunned in an interview with Observer magazine in 1984, promoting her instruction booklet Raquel: The Raquel Welch Total Beauty and Fitness Program.
Welch Also Appeared On Television
Welch started appearing on television throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
She Appeared In Different Shows
She appeared on shows including Mork & Mindy , Evening Shade , Seinfeld , Sabrina the Teenage Witch , C.P.W. , and Spin City .
Her Most Recent T.V. Shows And Films
The most recent films and T.V. shows in which Welch appeared were Legally Blonde , American Family , Tortilla Soup , The Ultimate Legacy , and How to be a Latin Lover .
