Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82 following a brief illness

Actor Raquel Welch
Actor Raquel Welch attends the premiere of "How To Be A Latin Lover" on April 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Photo credit Rich Fury/Getty Images for Pantelion Films

Raquel Welch, an American actress and global icon, passed away at the age of 82 after a brief illness, according to a TMZ report.

In 1966, Welch gained widespread recognition for her appearances in the films Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C.

Although she didn't say much in One Million Years BC, her deerskin bikini solidified her status as an icon.

Welch was born on September 1940, and was married four times throughout her life.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Rich Fury/Getty Images for Pantelion Films