Hollywood reacts to the death of Raquel Welch, the star of ‘Fabulous Journey’ and ‘The Three Musketeers’

Actress Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82 after more than half a century of career in film and television. The protagonist of the science fiction classic ‘an amazing trip‘and of the prehistoric adventure’A million years ago‘, who turned her into an erotic myth in the 60s, died on Wednesday in Los Angeles after a brief illness, as confirmed by her agent to various North American media.

Welch received a Golden Globe in 1975 for his role in ‘The Three Musketeers: The Queen’s Diamonds‘ by Richard Lester, a role he would repeat in its sequel ‘the four musketeers‘ one year later. But her career took off in a sudden way almost 10 years earlier, in 1966, with the premiere of the aforementioned ‘An amazing journey’ and ‘A million years ago’, where she played a caveman in a rudimentary leather bikini. Welch stated on several occasions that he sees his years as sex symbol “With mixed feelings”.

“I enjoy the fact that they celebrated me in that way,” he said. “However, it was limiting. The truth of the matter is that because I looked a bit exotic, I was never going to get cast in all the roles that I would like to be given..”

His last film would be in 2017, ‘Instructions to be a Latin lover’starring a Eugenio Derbez who wanted to remember her fondly in a statement published by Deadline: “Raquel may have been known as one of the most iconic sex symbols in the world, but I will always remember her for being warm and funny.“Derbez wrote. “She arrived on set ready to work and had no problem making fun of herself, just he had the best sense of humor. We did a joke with her where both of her arms were ripped off, and as we were testing the effect, she turned to us and said, ‘I started my career ‘A million years ago’ to end up doing this, so help me God.’ We all laughed a lot. I will never forget her.”

The actress Reese witherspoonwith whom Raquel Welch shared the cast in ‘Legally blonde‘, also had some words of recognition for the artist:

“Very saddened to hear of the passing of Raquel Welch. I loved working with her on ‘Legally Blonde.’ She was classy, ​​professional, and glamorous beyond belief.. Simply amazing. May all her angels take her home. 🕊️ Sending love to her family and her many fans ❤️”

Reactions on social networks remembering Welch include numerous Hollywood directors and performers such as Paul Feig, Antonio Banderas or Viola Davisand even Peggy the pig as well the Muppetswith whom the actress filmed a special for television.

“This is so sad. I had the great pleasure of working with Ms. Welch when she was a recurring character on ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch,’ and she was amazing. Kind, funny and a true superstar who I had quite a crush on for most of my childhood. We have lost a true icon.”

“We will never forget our remarkable friend Raquel Welch, one of our favorite guests on The Muppet Show. From dancing with a giant spider to inspiring @FozzieBear to duetting with @MissPiggy, Raquel could do it all!“