Reese Witherspoon, Paul Feig, Christopher Meloni Think of Raquel Welch: “A true icon”
Reese Witherspoon, Paul Feig, Jackie Hoffman and Christopher Meloni are among the Hollywood notables paying tribute to Raquel Welch, who died at the age of 82.
Welch’s management confirmed her death The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday. The star was known for his film roles in the 60s and 70s Fantastic Journey, One million years BC, Enchanted, Kansas City bomber And The three Musketeers.
More recent credits included Chairman of the Board of Directors, Turn City, Welcome to the captain, Date with my dad And How to be a latin lover. She also memorably played herself in a 1997 episode of Seinfeld.
Reese Witherspoon took to social media to remember working with Welch on the hit 2001 movie Legally blonde. “So sad to hear about Raquel Welch’s passing,” Witherspoon tweeted Wednesday. “I loved working with her Legally blonde. She was incredibly elegant, professional and glamorous. Simply stunning. May all her angels carry her home.”
Feig, who played a teacher on ABC’s first season Sabrina the teenage witch, recalled working with Welch when she appeared in a 1996 episode. “This is so sad,” says Feig Posted. “I had the great pleasure of working with Ms. Welch when I was a regular Sabrina the teenage witch and she was great. Kind, funny, and a true superstar who I sort of had a crush on for most of my childhood. We have lost a true icon.”
Actor and filmmaker Matt Knudsen reflected on his “unforgettable” time American family, the drama series launched in 2002 that pitted Welch against artists such as Edward James Olmos. “While she was a huge star, she was also part of a great ensemble that included Edward James Olmos and Sonia Braga,” he said. tweeted. “punctual, professional and always willing to work together.”
More posts paying tribute to Welch, including those from actor Robert Patrick, author Terry McMillan, and the official account for The Muppets, are below.
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