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Ayla Soguksu & Kirstie McCrum

Raquel Welch dies aged 82 as fans pay tribute to screen siren

Screen siren Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82, it's been reported. The actor is said to have passed away following a "brief illness".

Her family reportedly confirmed her death to TMZ. Raquel's family explained that she passed away on Wednesday morning (February 15), reports OK!.

No other information about her death has been released but fans have flocked to Twitter to pay their respects. One fan said: "What a life. Rest in peace…"

Raquel in 2008 (Getty Images)

While a second commented: "RIP, #RaquelWelch. The legendary actress passed away today at the age of 82."

A third penned: "RIP Raquel Welch. Her memory certainly will be a blessing."

The international movie icon shot to fame in One Million Years B.C, where she stunned audiences in a tiny deerskin bikini that gave her sex symbol status.

She later took home a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her role in The Three Musketeers in 1974. She went on to star in Seinfeld, Sabrina, The Teenage Witch, Legally Blonde and more.

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