Raquel Welch, the famous actress known for her beauty and roles in 1960s movies, has passed away at 82.
She became a star with movies like One Million Years B.C. and Fantastic Voyage.
Her family confirmed her death after a short illness.
The last photos of her show her getting a manicure, taken in July 2022, as she usually avoided the public eye.
Welch was born in Chicago on September 5, 1940, and grew up in San Diego, California. Her father was from Bolivia, and her cousin Lidia Gueiler Tejada was Bolivia’s first female head of state.
She started as a beauty pageant contestant and later pursued acting in Los Angeles.
Her big break came with the movie Fantastic Voyage, followed by One Million Years B.C., where she became famous for her bikini outfit.
Throughout her career, she never appeared nude on screen, even posing for Playboy.
Many people shared messages honoring her after her death.
Rest in peace, Raquel. Your roles in movies like Fantastic Voyage will be remembered.
