'One Million Years B.C.' Actress Raquel Welch dies at 82

'One Million Years B.C.' Actress Raquel Welch dies at 82.

Raquel Welch, longtime actress, Golden Globe winner, has passed away, People confirms. She was 82.

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Welch "passed away peacefully this morning following a brief illness," his manager Steve Sawyer confirmed.

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Raquel's career spanned over 50 years starring in over 30 films and 50 television series and appearances.

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The Golden Globe winner, in more recent years, was involved in a very successful line of wigs.

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Raquel Welch made her film debut in the mid 1960s, with breakout roles in 1966's Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C

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Welch leaves behind her two children, son Damon Welch and her daughter Tahnee Welch, according to her manager’s statement.

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