Family members told TMZ that the celebrated actress has passed after a brief illness. The actress garnered countless awards and at one stage in her career became one of the most sought-after female stars.
Her first role on One Million Years B.C garnered Raquel not just international fame but also the title of sex symbol.
The 1966 film was a classic Hollywood hit, catapulting Raquel to celebrity status despite the actress only having a handful of lines.
Throughout the sixties and seventies, Raquel became highly coveted in Hollywood, and started collecting hardware on the way too.
The actress received her first Golden Globe in 1975 for her role in The Three Musketeers.
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