Death of Raquel Welch: "We've lost a great icon"

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After a brief illness, Welch, a Hollywood sex icon best known for her roles in "Fantastic Voyage" and "One Million Years B.C." in the 1960s, passed away on Wednesday. She had an 82-year-old age.

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Raquel Welch gained notoriety for her stunning beauty, but her admiration from the public went much beyond her outward appearance.

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Welch, who was born Jo Raquel Tejada in September 1940, had a 50-year career that included 30 movies, 50 TV shows, and countless appearances. For her performance in "The Three Musketeers," she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical in 1975.

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Reese Witherspoon, an actress, tweeted: "I was shocked to learn about Raquel Welch's demise. I cherished our collaboration on "Legally Blonde."" "She was unbelievably classy, competent, and gorgeous. simply breathtaking May she be taken home by all her angels."

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Reese  Witherspoon

So sad to hear about Raquel Welch's passing. I loved working with her on Legally Blonde. She was elegant , professional and glamorous beyond belief. Simply stunning. May all her angels carry her home.

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The Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation, founded by visual effects creator Ray Harryhausen, posted a message on Twitter saying, "We were heartbroken to hear of the demise of legendary actress Raquel Welch."

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The tweet said, "An classic part that inspired one of the most well-known movie posters of all time." "At this difficult time, our sympathies are with his family."

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"A unique beauty who left her one of a kind groovy vibe wherever she went," actress and comedian Sandra Bernhard wrote.

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