Farrah Fawcett

Farrah Fawcett

Actress
Date of Birth: 02.02.1947
Country: USA

Content:
  1. Farrah Fawcett: A Cultural Icon of the 1970s and 1980s
  2. Continuing Success in Film and Television
  3. Battle with Cancer and Legacy
  4. Funeral and Personal Life

Farrah Fawcett: A Cultural Icon of the 1970s and 1980s

Farrah Fawcett was an actress who became a sex symbol of the 1970s and 1980s. Born and raised in Texas, her Hollywood career as a model and actress was incredibly successful. She gained national fame and popularity after starring in the television series "Charlie's Angels," even though she left the show after the first season. Her iconic image, featuring her smiling in a red swimsuit with her blonde hair blowing in the wind, became a pop culture sensation. Posters of her sold in millions of copies, solidifying Farrah Fawcett as a sex symbol of the time.

Farrah Fawcett

Continuing Success in Film and Television

Farrah Fawcett went on to have a successful career in film and television throughout the 1980s and 1990s. She appeared in notable films such as "The Burning Bed," "Nazi Hunter," "Small Sacrifices," "Extremities," "Dr. T and the Women," and "The Apostle," among many others. Fawcett received numerous nominations for prestigious film awards, including the Grammy and Emmy Awards. Her last feature film, "The Cookout," was released in 2004.

Farrah Fawcett

Battle with Cancer and Legacy

In 2006, Farrah Fawcett was diagnosed with rectal cancer. Despite undergoing various treatments, her condition did not improve. By May 2009, she was in critical condition. Her struggle with the disease was documented in a heartbreaking film directed by Fawcett herself and her close friend Alana Stewart. The documentary was aired on NBC and attracted 9 million viewers on its first day. Farrah Fawcett passed away at the Santa Monica City Hospital in California on July 25, 2009, at the age of 62.

Funeral and Personal Life

Fawcett's funeral took place in Los Angeles on July 1. The service was held at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral. She left behind a son named Redmond O'Neal, whom she had with actor Ryan O'Neal during their civil union since 1982. Redmond O'Neal, who was serving a prison sentence at the time, was released to attend his mother's funeral.

Just three days before her death, Fawcett's partner announced that she had agreed to marry him officially. The funeral ceremony was a private affair, attended only by family, close friends, and loved ones, with no media or fans present.

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