Raquel Welch, Golden Globe winner and sex symbol has died at 82. Welch’s family is keeping the details private at this time, but sources say her death follows “a brief illness.” Empire Magazine named Welch one of its “Sexiest Film Stars In History” in 1995 and Playboy put her at #3 of its “100 Sexiest Stars Of The 20th Century.”
Some of Welch's by career highlights:
Welch launched to fame in 1966’s “Fantastic Voyage.” That same year, she donned a revealing bikini in “One Million Years,” rocketing her from actress to sex symbol.
Welch stood up for herself and her film “Myra Breckenridge” on “The Dick Cavett Show” in 1972, proving she was much more than just good looks.
In 1975, Welch sang “I’m A Woman” alongside Cher on “The Muppet Show”.
The actor won a Golden Globe For Best Actress In A Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy for “The Three Musketeers” in 1975.
Welch lampooned herself in an iconic turn on “Seinfeld” in 1997 The star gained a new generation of fans as Mrs. Vandermark in “Legally Blonde” (2001).
Genesis topped the Forbes list of highest-paid entertainers of 2022, earning $230 million on the strength of their farewell tour, and individual income streams like royalties. Sting came in second with $210 million, mostly from the sale of his catalog to Universal Music Group.
Tyler Perry took third ($175 million), just ahead of South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone ($160 million). Simpsons co-creators raked in $105 million. By the way, 'The Simpsons' has been renewed for its 35th and 36th seasons. Already the longest-running animated TV series.
In sixth place, Brad Pitt earned $100 million. The Rolling Stones took seventh place off tour revenue and royalties, and James Cameron made $95 million almost entirely from just one movie, Avatar: The Way Of Water. Taylor Swift earned $93 million, almost all from physical album sales, streaming, and licensing. And rapper Bad Bunny came in at number 10.