Obituary of Raquel Welch
Raquel Welch
Raquel Welch (born September 5th, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois) was a Film Actress who was best known for being an early American sex symbol. Raquel died on February 15th, 2023 and her death was said to be because of cardiac arrest. She was not very old but had Alzheimer's disease and she died at 82 years old.
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- Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Welch, Raquel
- Common Name: Raquel Welch
- Gender: Female
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Birth Date: September 05, 1940
- Age: 82 (at death)
- Also Known As: Jo Tejada
- Occupations:
- Active Years: 1964-2017
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Pop-Tarts
- Favorite Color: Purple
- Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
- Favorite Actor: Gary Cooper
- Birth Name:
Jo Raquel Tejada - Father:
- Mother:
- Spouse/Partner:
- Richard Palmer (17 July 1999-divorced 2008)
- André-Weinfeld (married 5 July 1980-divorced 1990)
- Patrick Curtis (married 14 February 1967-divorced September 1972)
- James Welch (married 1959-divorced 1964)
- Son(s):
- Damon Welch (born November 6, 1959)
- Daughter(s):
- Tahnee Welch (born December 26, 1961)
- Date: February 15 2023 at age 82
- Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest (and Alzheimer's disease)
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Film ActressTV Actress American Born on September 5th Born in 1940 Born in Illinois Died in 2023 Died at age 82 Died from Cardiac arrest
Quotable Quotes:
"You think you're lost but you're not lost on your own. You're not alone. I will stand by you, I will help you through when you.ve done all you can do."
"I am big! It's my pants that got small."
"Once you get rid of the idea that you must please other people before you please yourself, and you begin to follow your own instincts - only then can you be successful. You become more satisfied, and when you are, other people will tend to be satisfied by what you do." (IMDB)
"It is wonderful what great strides can be made when there is a resolute purpose behind them."
"As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again."
"Raquel Welch will forever be remembered for her iconic beauty, captivating performances, and significant contributions to the entertainment industry. (V)"
"Raquel Welch enjoyed a successful career as an actress, model, and author, gaining fame for her captivating performances in films such as One Million Years B.C. and Fantastic Voyage, before ultimately passing away after a long and fulfilling life. (V)"
Is Ms. Raquel Welch still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.
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Daniel r Parsons-Hirst: It is a sad day today I will miss her. firs meet here at the forum in LA skating for the t birds my God take you in his arms and say rest. When the time comes no one is more beautiful than her I remember I was just a kid but WOW. GOd LOVE YOU.
Lipka: Of course she is still alive in the hearts and minds of her fans. She will not die until they die.
Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-10-18 08:43:10
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