THE FIRST LEDZEP Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Farrah Fawcett Dies http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/wi...1,4169513.story Farrah Fawcett Dies After 3 Year Battle With Cancer KTLA News June 25, 2009 LOS ANGELES -- Farrah Fawcett has died after a long battle with cancer. Fawcett, 62, died at 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." Her 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 University of Texas in Austin, graduating with a degree in Microbiology, 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. She cast her what was to become her trandmark role in the TV series "Charlie's Angels" (1976). She played a private investigator who works 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 was 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. In addition, she and Majors separated in 1979. In 1981, she met Ryan O'Neal, a friend of her husband's, and they began became friends and spent a great deal of time together. In 1982, she filed for divorce, which Majors readily agreed to. Soon, she and O'Neal were a couple and moved in together. She made a major comeback when she starred in the searing story of a battered wife in TV movie, The Burning Bed (1984), based on a true story. Her performance landed her nominations for both an Emmy and Golden Globe. The following year, she and O'Neal became the parents of a son, 'Redmond O'Neal'. She tried to continue her momentum with a starring role in Extremities (1986), but while she garnered some positive reviews, the show was not well-received. In 1995, she surprised her fans by posing for "Playboy" at the age of 48 ad it became the magazine's best-selling issue of that decade. Her relationship with O'Neal was deteriorating, however, and in 1997, they broke up. The breakup took a toll, and at that time she received very bad publicity when she appeared on "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) and gave a rambling interview, sparking rumors of drug use. The couple eventually reunited, but never married. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songbird Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 So sad. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 RIP Farrah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reswati Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Very sad news indeed, she was the first woman I ever found beyond beautiful. May you be a beautiful angel now, Farrah, rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zepp-4-Life Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 An angel has joined the angels. One year to the day of my very own mother's untimely demise. Enjoy the ride ladies. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Very sad indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hotplant Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Well, her suffering is over. RIP. After Charlies Angels I thought she was kind of underated as an actress. The Burning Bed was awesome. I thought she was a great actress. Such a pretty smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hook 'Em Horns Farrah ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 :'( I'm so sorry to read this. She really fought the battle - her documentary shown about a month ago was pretty moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanetPage Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 RIP beautiful Lady... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat24 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I heard this early today. Very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan_S. Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I loved Farrah Fawcett in Charlie's Angels. Loved her hair. May you rest in peace, beautiful Farrah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppFanForever Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Farrah Fawcett Dies http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/wi...1,4169513.story Farrah Fawcett Dies After 3 Year Battle With Cancer KTLA News June 25, 2009 LOS ANGELES -- Farrah Fawcett has died after a long battle with cancer. Fawcett, 62, died at 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." Her 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 University of Texas in Austin, graduating with a degree in Microbiology, 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. She cast her what was to become her trandmark role in the TV series "Charlie's Angels" (1976). She played a private investigator who works 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 was 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. In addition, she and Majors separated in 1979. In 1981, she met Ryan O'Neal, a friend of her husband's, and they began became friends and spent a great deal of time together. In 1982, she filed for divorce, which Majors readily agreed to. Soon, she and O'Neal were a couple and moved in together. She made a major comeback when she starred in the searing story of a battered wife in TV movie, The Burning Bed (1984), based on a true story. Her performance landed her nominations for both an Emmy and Golden Globe. The following year, she and O'Neal became the parents of a son, 'Redmond O'Neal'. She tried to continue her momentum with a starring role in Extremities (1986), but while she garnered some positive reviews, the show was not well-received. In 1995, she surprised her fans by posing for "Playboy" at the age of 48 ad it became the magazine's best-selling issue of that decade. Her relationship with O'Neal was deteriorating, however, and in 1997, they broke up. The breakup took a toll, and at that time she received very bad publicity when she appeared on "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) and gave a rambling interview, sparking rumors of drug use. The couple eventually reunited, but never married. How's it going "THE FIRST LEDZEP?" I hope all is well with you. I am sadden and heartbroken over Farrah's death. I can't believe that she is dead at age 62! I grew up idolizing Farrah! I was in love with Farrah throughout my high school years! The posters that you saw on my wall during my high school years were THE BEATLES, THE STONES, LED ZEPPELIN, JIMI HENDRIX and FARRAH FAWCETT. In my opinion, throughout the 1970's as well as the 1980's, FARRAH FAWCETT was without a doubt, one of the most beautiful women that God ever put on this earth. In my opinion, its just too bad that Farrah's health would take a turn for the worse in the last few years, she was far too beautiful, too great of a person and much too young to leave this world the way she did despite her situation. I will definitely miss Farrah. May you Rest in Peace Farrah! ROCK ON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Hook 'Em Horns Farrah ! ! I have a picture of the famous poster that hung in a welding shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Well, her suffering is over. RIP. After Charlies Angels I thought she was kind of underated as an actress. The Burning Bed was awesome. I thought she was a great actress. Such a pretty smile. i agree with you, hotplant. i thought the burning bed really showed her talents. R.I.P. farrah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrycja Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 She fought so valiantly right until the end, but like Hotplant said, at least she's no longer in pain. RIP Farrah Fawcett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie1971 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Bless her heart. I happened upon a clip of her from an early appearance she made in 1969 on "I Dream of Jeannie" the other day. My jaw hit the floor at this staggeringly beautiful woman. Rest in peace Farrah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdistancewinner Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 It's been a very sad day, indeed. I can only hope that she's in a better place now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Very sad news indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 i agree with you, hotplant. i thought the burning bed really showed her talents. R.I.P. farrah Most definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 R.I.P. Babe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tangerine~ Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I loved Farrah Fawcett in Charlie's Angels. Loved her hair. May you rest in peace, beautiful Farrah. I had her famous hairstyle (along with many of my peers), called "feathered" back when i was in my teens. Farrah showed great courage with her struggle the past few years. Very sad news, but finally she is at peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I had her famous hairstyle (along with many of my peers), called "feathered" back when i was in my teens. Farrah showed great courage with her struggle the past few years. Very sad news, but finally she is at peace. I had the same hair style, too, ~tangerine~. I got complimented on my hair all the time. (I am a brunette, though). Maybe it will come back in style again. RIP, Farrah. And peace and condolences to her family and loved ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Please forgive me if I also mourn the loss of one of the best pairs of nipples ever to grace an adolescent boy's bedroom wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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