According to her representative, actress, and model Raquel Welch, best known for her parts in the 1966 movies “Fantastic Voyage” and “One Million Years B.C.,” has passed away. Welch was 82 years old.
Welch’s representative told KABC that the “renowned bombshell actress of film, television, and stage, died away quietly early this morning after a brief illness.”
“Over the course of her more than 50-year career, she appeared in more than 30 films and 50 television shows. In more recent years, the Golden Globe winner was associated with a hugely popular wig brand.”
Her representative continued, “Raquel leaves behind her two children, son Damon Welch and daughter Tahnee Welch.
Armando Carlos Tejeda, an aerospace engineer, and his Irish American wife, Josephine Sarah Hall, welcomed Welch into the world on September 5, 1940, in Chicago. She and her family relocated to San Diego when she was two years old.
Is Tahnee Welch related to Raquel Welch?
Yes, Tahnee is related to Raquel. Raquel is Tahnee biological mum.