Raquel Welch dead at 82: Celebrities and fans pay tribute

nypost.com:

died on Wednesday due to a brief illness at age 82.Her reps confirmed her passing to The Post: “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.”Celebrities and fans across social media paid tribute to her after the legendary actress’ passing.Reese Witherspoon, who featured Welch in her hit 2001 film “Legally Blonde,” called the legendary actress “elegant, professional and glamorous beyond belief.”“Simply stunning,” Witherspoon, 46, continued on Twitter.