After the death of Hollywood icon Raquel Welch at 82 was announced on Wednesday, many of her friends, colleagues and admirers took to social media to honor her memory.
The tributes came both from famous people ― and famous puppets.
Yes, celebrity muppets Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear were among those to pay tribute to Welch.
Raquel Welch was one of the most wonderful people I’ve ever worked with. Performing a duet with her on The Muppet Show helped moi become the W-O-M-A-N I am today! We’ll never forget vous, Raquel! pic.twitter.com/fo0saG7EiD
— Miss Piggy (@MissPiggy) February 15, 2023
I have Raquel Welch to thank for becoming a more confident comedian. On The Muppet Show, she helped pick me up when I was down and she was someone I could confide in. Thanks for being my friend, Raquel.
— Fozzie Bear (@FozzieBear) February 15, 2023
We’ll never forget our remarkable friend Raquel Welch, one of our favorite guests on The Muppet Show. From dancing with a giant spider, to inspiring @FozzieBear, and duetting with @MissPiggy, Raquel could do it all! pic.twitter.com/1Rzk9PbTwr
— The Muppets (@TheMuppets) February 15, 2023
Other celebrities followed suit.
So sad to hear about Raquel Welch's passing. I loved working with her on Legally Blonde. She was elegant , professional and glamorous beyond belief. Simply stunning. May all her angels carry her home. 🕊️ Sending love to her family and her many fans ❤️ pic.twitter.com/FBtXhpvS25
— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) February 15, 2023
R.I.P. #RaquelWelch 🖤 pic.twitter.com/5MOJBqkXNe
— Antonio Banderas (@antoniobanderas) February 15, 2023
BREAKING
— Sebastian Gorka DrG (@SebGorka) February 15, 2023
Millions of hearts broken today.
Lost a legend too early.
RIP Raquel Welch gone at 82. pic.twitter.com/7shzIOXpSZ
RAQUEL WELCH I LOVE YOU FOREVER
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) February 15, 2023
RIP Raquel Welch! She was one of the most beautiful and talented women of the 20th century! A true ICON in every sense of the word. There will never be another woman that will match her natural beauty and spirit!
— valerie perrine (@TheValPerrine) February 15, 2023
❤️ to Tahnee 💔https://t.co/6wcOygf8WC pic.twitter.com/mKHzw37SDp
Raquel Welch, actor and international icon who fought to be taken seriously, passes at 82 - Los Angeles Times#ripRaquelWelch
— Frances Fisher (@Frances_Fisher) February 15, 2023
Sweet, funny & kind 💖 https://t.co/AajUoOeo70
I do not like this one bit. damn. time. Raquel the https://t.co/nMY00Tt6mt
— Kathy Valentine (@Kathy_Valentine) February 15, 2023
Raquel Welch pic.twitter.com/irYgZzUl0x
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) February 15, 2023
The fancy of my formative years. Safe travels, Raquel. https://t.co/FLBdTIAxAd
— Bruce Campbell (@GroovyBruce) February 15, 2023
Raquel Welch, 1960s actress and pinup star, dies at 82 https://t.co/5pazz8oG5Z Awwww. My Mama loved her! And even though I didn't know what sexy was back then, she had something men and women loved: she could act, and she was in a class all by herself.
— Terry McMillan (@MsTerryMcMillan) February 15, 2023
“Law And Order: Organized Crime” star Christopher Meloni’s tribute led to a weird exchange with actor Michael Ian Black.
Raquel Welch dying is a very weird feeling
— Chris Meloni (@Chris_Meloni) February 15, 2023
Imagine how she feels
— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) February 15, 2023
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