Legally Blonde star Raquel Welch dies aged 82

Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82.

The actress was most known for her roles in The Three Musketeers, Legally Blonde and One Million Years BC.

According to TMZ, her family confirmed that she died this morning, following a brief illness.

Her cause of death is not yet known.

Following the news, fans rushed to pay tribute to the Hollywood star on social media.

‘Raquel Welch has died. To those of us who went through our adolescence in the 70s she was more than an Icon. R.I.P,’ one tweeted.

‘Another icon of my youth is gone. Raquel Welch, R.I.P,’ another said.

A follower commented: ‘I cannot believe I am writing this, but Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82. RIP Raquel.’

As a Twitter user posted: ‘A smart, sexy, fierce lady. A legend. RIP.’