Remembering Raquel Welch on the first Anniversary of her death

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Remembering Raquel Welch, One Year Later
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It has been exactly one year since Raquel Welch died in Los Angeles on February 15, 2023 at the age of 82. As a number of online tributes attest, she was one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Today, fans of Raquel Welch (The Three Musketeers, One Million Years B.C., ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic woman she was.

Welch, a cultural icon

Born Jo Raquel Tejada in Chicago on September 5, 1940, her career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Welch was not just a great actress, she was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1966 she touched the hearts of millions as Loana in ‘One Million Years B.C.’. Her legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering her unique heritage.

It's been one year since the tragic loss of Raquel Welch and her personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Raquel Welch is no longer physically here, her presence is more powerful than ever. She left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Raquel Welch.

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