Post by oowsvu on Jun 25, 2009 12:21:45 GMT -5
Farrah Fawcett Dies of Cancer at Age 62
Farrah Fawcett, the actress who shot to worldwide fame thanks to her role in 'Charlie's Angels' and other Hollywood ventures along the way, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was 62 years old.
"After a long and brave battle with cancer, our beloved Farrah has passed away. Although this is an extremely difficult time for her family and friends, we take comfort in the beautiful times that we shared with Farrah over the years and the knowledge that her life brought joy to so many people around the world," her longtime partner Ryan O'Neal said in a statement.
After a long battle with cancer, Farrah Fawcett has died at the age of 62. Her longtime partner Ryan O'Neal was by her side when she passed away.
Farrah Fawcett has been released from the hospital after suffering from internal bleeding. "She's walking and in great in spirits and looking forward to celebrating Easter at home. Her home has been stocked with her favorite teas and food and she's looking forward to enjoying them," her doctor, Lawrence Piro, said.
Fawcett had abdominal bleeding and a "quite painful" hematoma after undergoing aggressive alternative treatments in her three-year battle with anal cancer in Germany. She flew back to Los Angeles because she was anxious to come home and is using a wheelchair because the pain makes it difficult to walk. Longtime lover Ryan O'Neal, seen with Fawcett in 2004, was by her side.
Fawcett is best known for playing Jill Munroe in the series 'Charlie's Angels' back in the 1970s. Her undeniable sex appeal helped make the show a gigantic hit and established the actress as the top pin-up model for millions of men (and adolescent boys).
It quickly became clear who the top Angel was on the show when it premiered in 1976, though Jaclyn Smith, left, and Kate Jackson were no slouches themselves. Fawcett left the show after only one season, but came back sporadically in later years. She was replaced by the also saucy Cheryl Ladd. The show ran until 1981.
Fawcett has always had an idea as to why the show was such a success with viewers. "When the show was number three, I figured it was our acting," she has said about ratings. "When it got to be number one, I decided it could only be because none of us wears a bra."
The Texas native began doing shampoo commercials and TV guest spots in the early 1970s and eventually caught the eye of producers who cast the unknown beauty in 'Angels.' Her tousled and feathered hair style was "The Rachel" of its time and has been copied by generations.
She showed her acting chops -- and garnered one of three Emmy nominations -- for her portrayal as a battered wife in the acclaimed 1984 TV movie 'The Burning Bed.'
In 1983, Fawcett made her Off-Broadway debut in the play 'Extremeties' where she played a woman who thwarts a would-be rapist and imprisons him in her fireplace. She went on to star in the 1986 film adaptation.
Since her divorce from Lee Majors in 1982, Fawcett has been romantically linked to Ryan O'Neal. Their son, Redmond, was born in 1985 and has long struggled with drug addiction.
O'Neal was arrested April 5 outside a jail in California after police found controlled substances in his car during a routine search. He had just finished dropping two friends off at the facility to visit someone. According to TMZ, one of the substances was heroin.
The 'Charlie's Angels' star -- who was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006 -- had recently been hospitalized again before succumbing to the illness.
A friend of the actress told PEOPLE, "There was a moment last week when she was supposed to be released and was going home but things changed."
Fawcett's career spans several decades. She got her start in the early '70s, scoring a key role in 'Myra Breckinridge' in 1970. In the following years, she tied the knot with actor Lee Majors, and in 1976 landed jobs in both 'Logan's Run' as well as 'Charlie's Angels.' Along with Jaclyn Smith and Kate Jackson, 'Angels' drew a whopping 23 million fans per week.
Though she lasted just one season as a regular character on 'Angels,' the success of the show made her a worldwide star. Her infamous red bathing suit pin-up poster still holds a record with 12 million copies sold.
info courtesy of various newsoutlets..AP, LATimes.....
Farrah Fawcett, the actress who shot to worldwide fame thanks to her role in 'Charlie's Angels' and other Hollywood ventures along the way, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was 62 years old.
"After a long and brave battle with cancer, our beloved Farrah has passed away. Although this is an extremely difficult time for her family and friends, we take comfort in the beautiful times that we shared with Farrah over the years and the knowledge that her life brought joy to so many people around the world," her longtime partner Ryan O'Neal said in a statement.
After a long battle with cancer, Farrah Fawcett has died at the age of 62. Her longtime partner Ryan O'Neal was by her side when she passed away.
Farrah Fawcett has been released from the hospital after suffering from internal bleeding. "She's walking and in great in spirits and looking forward to celebrating Easter at home. Her home has been stocked with her favorite teas and food and she's looking forward to enjoying them," her doctor, Lawrence Piro, said.
Fawcett had abdominal bleeding and a "quite painful" hematoma after undergoing aggressive alternative treatments in her three-year battle with anal cancer in Germany. She flew back to Los Angeles because she was anxious to come home and is using a wheelchair because the pain makes it difficult to walk. Longtime lover Ryan O'Neal, seen with Fawcett in 2004, was by her side.
Fawcett is best known for playing Jill Munroe in the series 'Charlie's Angels' back in the 1970s. Her undeniable sex appeal helped make the show a gigantic hit and established the actress as the top pin-up model for millions of men (and adolescent boys).
It quickly became clear who the top Angel was on the show when it premiered in 1976, though Jaclyn Smith, left, and Kate Jackson were no slouches themselves. Fawcett left the show after only one season, but came back sporadically in later years. She was replaced by the also saucy Cheryl Ladd. The show ran until 1981.
Fawcett has always had an idea as to why the show was such a success with viewers. "When the show was number three, I figured it was our acting," she has said about ratings. "When it got to be number one, I decided it could only be because none of us wears a bra."
The Texas native began doing shampoo commercials and TV guest spots in the early 1970s and eventually caught the eye of producers who cast the unknown beauty in 'Angels.' Her tousled and feathered hair style was "The Rachel" of its time and has been copied by generations.
She showed her acting chops -- and garnered one of three Emmy nominations -- for her portrayal as a battered wife in the acclaimed 1984 TV movie 'The Burning Bed.'
In 1983, Fawcett made her Off-Broadway debut in the play 'Extremeties' where she played a woman who thwarts a would-be rapist and imprisons him in her fireplace. She went on to star in the 1986 film adaptation.
Since her divorce from Lee Majors in 1982, Fawcett has been romantically linked to Ryan O'Neal. Their son, Redmond, was born in 1985 and has long struggled with drug addiction.
O'Neal was arrested April 5 outside a jail in California after police found controlled substances in his car during a routine search. He had just finished dropping two friends off at the facility to visit someone. According to TMZ, one of the substances was heroin.
The 'Charlie's Angels' star -- who was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006 -- had recently been hospitalized again before succumbing to the illness.
A friend of the actress told PEOPLE, "There was a moment last week when she was supposed to be released and was going home but things changed."
Fawcett's career spans several decades. She got her start in the early '70s, scoring a key role in 'Myra Breckinridge' in 1970. In the following years, she tied the knot with actor Lee Majors, and in 1976 landed jobs in both 'Logan's Run' as well as 'Charlie's Angels.' Along with Jaclyn Smith and Kate Jackson, 'Angels' drew a whopping 23 million fans per week.
Though she lasted just one season as a regular character on 'Angels,' the success of the show made her a worldwide star. Her infamous red bathing suit pin-up poster still holds a record with 12 million copies sold.
info courtesy of various newsoutlets..AP, LATimes.....