A beautiful person.
After a long battle with cancer, depicted in the documentary "Farrah's Story," Farrah Fawcett died this morning at the age of 62.
Fawcett got her big break as Jill Munroe on Charlie's Angels, causing the sales of her poster to multiply and her status as a sex symbol to rise. Her feathery, bouncy hair even gained popularity, becoming a regularly-requested style in hair salons.
After Charlie's Angels, she found long-awaited new success on Broadway in William Mastrosimone's dramatic play Extremities. From there, she was cast in many more dramatic TV movie roles (The Burning Bed, Nazi Hunter), several of which earned her Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
Even into her 50s, she still maintained her physique and acting, posing for Playboy and working on television shows like The Guardian.
Fawcett had one son, Redmond, with longtime partner Ryan O'Neal. O'Neal was with her at the time of her death.
Farrah Fawcett will be remembered for her beauty, of course, but more importantly for her relentless and critically-acclaimed efforts to dissolve standard "pretty face" stereotypes. She delivered many powerful, painful performances during her film and television career, and for those accomplishments, and her beautiful smile, she will be missed.
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From a "Charlie's Angel" to a Real Angel, R.I.P Farrah and no more pain, God Bless Ryan and your family and friends x
So sad. RIP
So sad, RIP Farrah
R.I.P Farrah Fawcett . She was talented actor and strong women . she had the most beautiful blond hair I ever saw . It's sad news ;(
A talented actress that was more than the iconic hair & a smile She became the sweetheart of America & a legend. RIP!
After suffering for three years, Farrah is gone but at last she won't suffer anymore. She will always be remembered. Rest in peace, Farrah.
A childhood icon is gone! RIP
Farrah's star will burn bright in the sky forever.
She was THE FACE of a generation! (It's a sad reminder that time stops for no-one...)
We lost a shining gem and a respected woman.
Rest in peace, Farrah. XXX
Rip
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rip i will remember you away from my chidhood
we lost an icon definitly made me cry :(
This is a true tragedy. She said in her tv special that she wasn't gonna let cancer take her down, and she fought it to the very end. My heart goes out to her & her family, she will be sorely missed.
I am so sad that she has died, I have been a fan since the Charlies Angels days. I even had the hair as a teenager. She will be missed. But at least she is in pain no more and at peace. RIP.xx
R.I.P.
Now I am sure she will have peace
RIP
very sad. R.I.P Farrah Fawcett.
at least shes not in pain anymore.
I didn't really care for Michael Jackson but I'm sure shocked that he died too. Wow lost three people this week. Ed and then Farrah and Michael.
RIP now she doesn't have to suffer anymore. She's had long year with cancer.
Just read that Michael Jackson is dead too :(
sad news.RIP Farrah
Terrible!
R.I.P Farrah you will be missed and remembered.
R I P
R.I.P. very sad and unexpected news!
Poor Farrah, and poor Ryan. May she rest in peace. I really didn't see this coming, I didn't know she had cancer.
I can't believe that she's gone. I always thought she still had a few more acting years left in her. But at least she has gone out with the knowledge that she built up a successful career for herself. I will always remember her most fondly for her guest voice work on "Johnny Bravo." :idea: Enough said. ;)
Rest in peace....
Rest in Peace she will be remembered for ever!
R.I.P
May she rest in piece. She surely will be mist. And my heart goes out to all her loved ones.
Rest in peace. You will be remembered
Sad she seemed like such a nice lady!
Rest in Peace you will be missed