American actress (1940–2023) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jo Raquel Tejada (September 5, 1940 – February 15, 2023), usually called Raquel Welch, was an American actress and model. She became famous during the 1960s as one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood. She won the Golden Globe Award in 1975.
Raquel Welch | |
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![]() Raquel Welch, 2010 | |
Born | Jo Raquel Tejada September 5, 1940 |
Died | February 15, 2023 82) Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged
Cause of death | Cardiac arrest caused by Alzheimer's disease |
Spouse(s) | James Welch (m. 1959-1964, divorced) Patrick Curtis (m. 1967-1972, divorced) Andre Weinfeld (m. 1980-1990, divorced) Richard Palmer (m. 1999-2004, divorced) |
Awards | Golden Globe Awards
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On February 15, 2023, Welch died from cardiac arrest caused by Alzheimer's disease at her home in Los Angeles, California at the age of 82.[1][2]
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