Welch's son, damon, confirmed she died wednesday at her home in los angeles after a brief illness. A cardiac arrest last month led to the immediate death of international icon raquel welch, who also suffered from alzheimer’s disease for years. She became famous during the 1960s as one of the most beautiful women in hollywood
Picture of Raquel Alessi
She won the golden globe award in 1975.
Us actress raquel welch, often credited with paving the way for modern day action heroines in hollywood films, has died at the age of 82
The star passed away peacefully on wednesday morning.
