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LOS ANGELES -- Farrah Fawcett has died after a long battle with cancer.
Fawcett, 62, died at St. John's Medical Center in Santa Monica at 9:28 a.m. Thursday morning with her longtime love, Ryan O'Neal, and her friend Alana Stewart by her side. O'Neal told reporters waiting outside the hospital this morning only that "she's gone."
O'Neal later released this statement:
"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."
The couple's son, Redmond O'Neal, learned of his mother's death while serving time in the L.A. County jail. Officials sent a grief counselor accompanied by a Sheriff's deputy to help him deal with the loss, according to L.A. County Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore.
"He's doing well considering the circumstances," Whitmore said. O'Neal will be allowed to go to him mother's funeral, he added. A similar court-approved visit was allowed when Fawcett fell ill in April.
Fawcett's death brings an end to a 3 year battle with anal cancer which later spread to her liver.
Fawcett, a native of Texas, is the daughter of James Fawcett and Pauline Evans.
She attended the University of Texas in Austin, majoring in art, but still wanted to be an actress.
After winning a campus beauty contest, she was spotted by an agent, who encouraged her to pursue acting.
After graduating, she moved to Los Angeles. Her all-American look helped her easily land roles in various television commercials for such products as Ultra-Brite toothpaste and Wella Balsam shampoo.
In 1968, she met actor Lee Majors, star of the popular TV series "The Big Valley" (1965).
In 1970, she won her first major role in the film adaptation of the Gore Vidal novel Myra Breckinridge (1970).
In 1973, she and Majors married, and the following year, she won a recurring role in the crime series "Harry O" (1973).
A supporting role in the science fiction film Logan's Run (1976) brought her to the attention of producer Aaron Spelling.
Spelling cast her in what was to become her trademark role in the TV series "Charlie's Angels" (1976).
She played a private investigator who worked for a wealthy and mysterious businessman, along with two other glamorous female detectives, played by Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith.
The show immediately became the most popular series on television, earning record ratings and a huge audience.
Farrah left the show at its peak to pursue a movie career.
The move drew a negative reaction from many fans. As a result of that and some poor script choices, her career briefly hit a slow spot. (MORE)
Fawcett, 62, died at St. John's Medical Center in Santa Monica at 9:28 a.m. Thursday morning with her longtime love, Ryan O'Neal, and her friend Alana Stewart by her side. O'Neal told reporters waiting outside the hospital this morning only that "she's gone."
O'Neal later released this statement:
"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."
The couple's son, Redmond O'Neal, learned of his mother's death while serving time in the L.A. County jail. Officials sent a grief counselor accompanied by a Sheriff's deputy to help him deal with the loss, according to L.A. County Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore.
"He's doing well considering the circumstances," Whitmore said. O'Neal will be allowed to go to him mother's funeral, he added. A similar court-approved visit was allowed when Fawcett fell ill in April.
Fawcett's death brings an end to a 3 year battle with anal cancer which later spread to her liver.
Fawcett, a native of Texas, is the daughter of James Fawcett and Pauline Evans.
She attended the University of Texas in Austin, majoring in art, but still wanted to be an actress.
After winning a campus beauty contest, she was spotted by an agent, who encouraged her to pursue acting.
After graduating, she moved to Los Angeles. Her all-American look helped her easily land roles in various television commercials for such products as Ultra-Brite toothpaste and Wella Balsam shampoo.
In 1968, she met actor Lee Majors, star of the popular TV series "The Big Valley" (1965).
In 1970, she won her first major role in the film adaptation of the Gore Vidal novel Myra Breckinridge (1970).
In 1973, she and Majors married, and the following year, she won a recurring role in the crime series "Harry O" (1973).
A supporting role in the science fiction film Logan's Run (1976) brought her to the attention of producer Aaron Spelling.
Spelling cast her in what was to become her trademark role in the TV series "Charlie's Angels" (1976).
She played a private investigator who worked for a wealthy and mysterious businessman, along with two other glamorous female detectives, played by Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith.
The show immediately became the most popular series on television, earning record ratings and a huge audience.
Farrah left the show at its peak to pursue a movie career.
The move drew a negative reaction from many fans. As a result of that and some poor script choices, her career briefly hit a slow spot. (MORE)
i think that Farrah was an amazing woman and fighter. she was the best and never will be forgotten
Rhonda b. @ 5:27 AM EDT, Jul 8, 2009
god bless you farrah I have always loved you.may you fly with the angels now
bev mayer @ 8:32 PM EDT, Jul 7, 2009
God Bless You! Rest in Peace:) Youre an inspiration to many!
Michelle @ 4:27 PM EDT, Jul 7, 2009
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