Raquel Welch, the legendary bombshell actress who captivated audiences for decades, has died after a brief illness. She was 82. Welch died early Wednesday morning, her manager confirmed.

Every week Raquel and Madeleine, two friends born 67 years apart, spend time together. Madeleine refuses to leave her retirement home, but Raquel finds a way to bring her on a road trip.

Raquel Welch is seen wearing one of her most iconic costumes that became one of the biggest pinup posters of all time. 20th Century Fox Film Corp Welch wore the replica garment in her stage show ...

From cave woman to “Woman of the Year,” Ms. Welch defied expectations. Raquel Welch starred in the 1966 B-movie “One Million Years B.C.”Credit...20th Century Fox, via Getty Images ...

Actress and international sex symbol Raquel Welch, who shot to fame in the 1960s and had an enduring career in movies, television and on Broadway, has died. She was 82. “Raquel Welch ...