It has been revealed that Raquel Welch, the legendary actress, passed away due to cardiac arrest at the age of 82 in February. Welch was also privately struggling with Alzheimer's disease at the time of her death, according to her death certificate obtained by TMZ.

The acclaimed actress, who earned two Golden Globe nominations during her career, was pronounced dead at 2:25 a.m. on February 15. TMZ reported that she has since been cremated. Welch had never publicly disclosed her Alzheimer's diagnosis.

The Post has contacted Welch's estate for comment.

Welch rose to stardom following her appearance in the 1966 blockbuster "One Million Years B.C.," which solidified her status as a sex symbol. However, she later disclosed that filming the movie was incredibly challenging, as she "almost died" from tonsillitis after being required to wear a scanty bikini in harsh weather conditions.

During her illustrious career, Welch received numerous prestigious award nominations, including a Golden Globe win in 1974 for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical for her role as Constance de Bonacieux in "The Three Musketeers."

Off-screen, Welch's success was equally impressive. In 1995, Empire magazine named her one of the "100 Sexiest Stars in Film History." Additionally, Playboy ranked her third on their "100 Sexiest Stars of the 20th Century" list.

The "Legally Blonde" actress, who lived her final years in seclusion, was married four times. Her first marriage was to high school sweetheart James Welch in 1959, with whom she had two children before their divorce in 1964. In 1967, Welch married Patrick Curtis, but they divorced in 1972. She then tied the knot with André Weinfeld in 1980, but they separated a decade later. Her final marriage was to Richard Palmer, lasting from 1999 until 2004.

Welch is survived by her son, Damon, 63, and her daughter, Tahnee, 61.

Throughout her career, Raquel Welch was an enduring symbol of beauty and talent in the entertainment industry. Her roles in classic films like "Fantastic Voyage," "One Million Years B.C.," and "The Three Musketeers" contributed to her lasting legacy.

Her passing has left a void in Hollywood, and her fans will remember her as an icon who left an indelible mark on the film industry. Despite her struggles with Alzheimer's and her final years spent in solitude, Raquel Welch's memory will undoubtedly live on in the hearts of those who admired her work and her remarkable life.