The cause of death for Raquel Welch, the original screen bombshell of the 1960s and 1970s, who passed away in February at the age of 82, has been determined.
Her death certificate states that the actress experienced a heart attack, with Alzheimer’s disease being one of the contributing factors.
The actress concealed her Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but her initial family statement stated that she passed away in February after a “short illness.”. “.
The death certificate stated that she passed away at 2 a.m. m. a cremation was performed on February 15.
According to a spokesman for her family, “the iconic bombshell actress of film, television, and stage passed away quietly early this morning after a brief illness.”.
“She had a more than 50-year career, appearing in more than 30 films and 50 television shows. The Golden Globe winner has recently been associated with a very popular wig line. “.
It added that the actress had four marriages between 1967 and 2004, adding, “Raquel leaves behind her two children, son Damon Welch and daughter Tahnee Welch.”.
Raquel was a part of the 1974 film The Three Musketeers with Faye Dunaway and Charlton Heston, which won her the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Musical or Comedy.
Her many other accomplishments include roles in Bedazzled, Myra Breckinridge, and Hannie Caulder. 1994 saw the addition of a star for her on the illustrious Hollywood Walk of Fame.
She recently made appearances in Legally Blonde, Tortilla Soup, and How to Be a Hispanic Lover. The actress’s final years were spent with family, singing, and creating her own line of wigs.
