Who is James Westley Welch, Raquel Welchs first husband?

Posted by Carisa Kissane on Saturday, May 18, 2024

America loses another star sensation Raquel Welch who passed away on February, 15, 2023 at the age of 82. According to her family and representatives, Raquel had died following a brief illness and they have not given further details at this time.

Her career spanned over 50 years starring in over 30 films and 50 television series and appearances

Jo Raquel Welch was an American actress who first won attention for her role in Fantastic Voyage, after which she won a contract with 20th Century Fox.

Who is James Westley Welch, Raquel Welch’s first husband?

Jo Raquel Welch was known to have had numerous relationships and had been in and out of marriage four times in a row.

Jo Raquel Welch had her first marriage on May 8, 1959, to James Welch. the couple had been high school sweethearts and had a great relationship going on with them.

It was a surprise when the couple announced that they were having problems in their marriage. James and Raquel Welch separated in 1962 and divorced in 1964, yet she retained Welch’s last name until her death.

The couple had only two children, a boy named Damon Welch who was born November 6, 1959) and a daughter named  Latanne “Tahnee” Welch who was born on December 26, 1961). 

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