Her death was confirmed by her reps at Media 4 Management.
She also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Imagen Foundation in 2001.
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Raquel Welch, ‘One Million Years B.C.’ and ‘Fantastic Voyage’Getty/Everett Collection
It maintains a 91% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
It was Wests final major film and Farrah Fawcetts first.
It also starred Burt Reynolds and Fernando Lamas.
From left: Stephen Boyd, Raquel Welch and Donald Pleasence in ‘Fantastic Voyage’ (Everett Collection)
Firmly established as a movie star, Welch continued her big-screen career opposite some of the eras biggest stars.
She also starred with Bill Cosby and Harvey Keitel in the L.A.-set 1976 ambulance-crew rompMother, Jugs & Speed.
Welch never was shy to fight for herself and her place at the Hollywood table.
She insisted on having her hair and makeup done at her home before coming to set every day.
MGM said no and replaced Welch with Debra Winger.
Welchs film career had ebbed by the late 1970s, and she began to do more TV work.
The role earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
Welch also played herself in the classic 1997Seinfeldepisode The Summer of George.
It featured the actress mistakenly presenting a Tony Award to Michael Richards Kramer, with unexpected repercussions.
Her 1970 CBS specialRaquel!showcased Welchs comedy, dancing and singing skills, earning a 51% share.
Welch also appeared twice on Broadway.
The first time in 1981, when she filled in for a vacationing Lauren Bacall inWoman of the Year.
In 1997, she played the lead role of Victoria Grant inVictor/Victoria, replacing original star Julie Andrews.
Welch is survived by her son, Damon Welch, and daughter, Tahnee Welch.
Dominic Patten contributed to this report.
