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.” 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.
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