Dear all, We regret to inform you that our beloved witch **has passed away**. It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to one of the most enchanting beings we have known. The news of her departure has left us in a state of shock and sorrow. The witch was a remarkable individual who possessed extraordinary powers and a heart full of compassion. Her magical abilities were known far and wide, and she used them for the betterment of everyone she encountered. Countless lives have been touched and transformed by her spells and potions.
Perhaps even more scathing than the words in the newspaper was the essay Katherine Reddick wrote in XO Jane, explaining why she wrote it.
According to CNN, they posted a scathing obituary on the Carnes Funeral Home website, soon before cremating Charping and unceremoniously placing his ashes in a barn. Despite her public image, however, she long expressed discomfort with the representation of her body, once saying she was not brought up to be a sex symbol, nor is it in my nature to be one.
Countless lives have been touched and transformed by her spells and potions. Over the years, the witch became an integral part of our community. She selflessly dedicated her time to help those in need, whether it was solving personal problems, healing the sick, or simply spreading joy with her mystical tricks.
Raquel Welch: US actress and model dies at 82
The star passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning after a brief illness, her manager said.
Welch became an international sex symbol in the 1960s, widely remembered for playing a bikini-clad cavewoman in the 1966 film One Million Years B.C.
She also won a Golden Globe for her role in 1974's The Three Musketeers.
Born Jo-Raquel Tejada in 1940, Welch grew up in California, where she won teen beauty pageants and later became a local weather forecaster.
- Raquel Welch: A life in pictures
During a brief stint in Dallas, Texas, the divorced mother-of-two modelled for the Neiman Marcus clothing store and worked as a cocktail waitress.
Her big break came in 1964 soon after she moved back to California, when she scored cameos in A House Is Not A Home, and Roustabout, a musical starring Elvis Presley.
Image source, Getty ImagesShe shot to prominence two years later, with her back-to-back roles in the sci-fi film Fantastic Voyage and the fantasy movie One Million Years B.C.
Welch only had a few lines in the latter, but promotional stills of her wearing a skimpy two-piece deerskin bikini turned her into a leading pin-up girl of the era.
Despite her public image, however, she long expressed discomfort with the representation of her body, once saying she "was not brought up to be a sex symbol, nor is it in my nature to be one".
"The fact that I became one is probably the loveliest, most glamorous and fortunate misunderstanding," she added.
Media caption,Watch: What a Hollywood studio asked Raquel Welch to change her name to
Welch went on to address her image in her memoir, Raquel: Beyond the Cleavage, in which she opened up about her childhood, her early career woes as a single mother in Hollywood, and why she would never lie about her age.
In a career spanning over five decades, Welch appeared in more than 30 movies and 50 television shows.
It included playing the love interest of Frank Sinatra's character in 1968's Lady in Cement; the titular transgender heroine in 1970's Myra Breckenridge; and a Golden Globe-nominated performance in the 1987 TV drama Right to Die.
Later in life, she also released her own signature line of wigs, a jewellery and skincare collection, and a Mac Cosmetics makeup line.
Actress Reese Witherspoon was among those paying tribute, writing on Twitter that she "loved" working with Welch on Legally Blonde.
"She was elegant, professional and glamorous beyond belief," said Witherspoon. "Simply stunning."
Actress and producer Viola Davis posted a clip of her singing "I'm a Woman" with Cher in 1975, writing: "You were ageless to me. iconic".
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End of twitter post by Miss PiggyIn 1978 she sang the same song with the famous puppet Miss Piggy, earning a tribute on Wednesday from the beloved comedy programme.
'We'll never forget our remarkable friend Raquel Welch, one of our favorite guests on The Muppet Show," the Disney series tweeted.
Actor Paul Feig said he enjoyed working with her on TV series Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
"Kind, funny and a true superstar whom I was pretty much in love with for most of my childhood," he wrote, adding: "We've lost a true icon."
She leaves behind a son, Damon Welch, and daughter Latanne "Tahnee" Welch, who is also an actress.
Actor Raquel Welch, who died Wednesday, spoke to The Times over the years about breaking out as a sex symbol and moving beyond that stereotype.
She had a profound impact on everyone she met. Beyond her supernatural abilities, the witch was a beacon of wisdom and guidance. Her counsel was sought by many, and she never hesitated to offer her insights and advice. Her kind and gentle nature made her approachable to all, and she was always willing to listen and provide comfort. In this time of grief, we must remember the legacy of the witch and celebrate the beauty she brought into our lives. Her energy and magical presence will be sorely missed. However, we must also take solace in the fact that her spirit will forever live on in our hearts and memories. It is now our responsibility to honor her memory and carry forward her teachings. Let us be reminded of her generosity, compassion, and strength. Through our actions and words, let us strive to make the world a better place, just as she did. May her magical essence forever sparkle in the night sky, guiding us through the darkness. Farewell, dear witch, and thank you for illuminating our lives with your enchantment. With deepest sympathies, [Your Name].
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