Farrah Fawcett dies of cancer.Summary: Actress Farrah Fawcett Farrah Fawcett (born February 2 1947) is an American actress. She became a noted pop culture figure and sex symbol of the 1970s and into the 1980s, shaping the landscape of fashion and pop culture. has lost her battle with cancer, her spokesman has said. Actress Farrah Fawcett has lost her battle with cancer, her spokesman has said. Fawcett, 62, who rose to fame as the star of US television's Charlie's Angels, was first diagnosed with cancer in late 2006. She has died in a Los Angles hospital. In a statement, a spokesman said Fawcett had "passed to a better place and left the pain and confines con·fine v. con·fined, con·fin·ing, con·fines v.tr. 1. To keep within bounds; restrict: Please confine your remarks to the issues at hand. See Synonyms at limit. of her bed behind". The star's battle against the illness has been the focus of a moving documentary released just weeks before her death. Fawcett was given the last rites on Wednesday at her hospital bed. Her publicist pub·li·cist n. One who publicizes, especially a press or publicity agent. publicist Noun a person, such as a press agent or journalist, who publicizes something publicist , Allen Miller Allen Miller (born April 18, 1940 in Fostoria, Ohio) was an American football linebacker in the NFL for the Washington Redskins. He played college football for Ohio University. , wrote on the actress's official website: "I am sorry to say our Farrah has passed to a better place and left the pain and confines of her bed behind." He added: "She is free to be the woman we all knew and loved. So few have touched so many." Her long-time partner, Ryan O'Neal, was said to have been at her bedside when she died. O'Neal has led the tributes to his late partner. He said: "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 Charlie's Angels co-star co·star also co-star n. A starring actor or actress given equal status with another or others in a play or film. tr. & intr.v. co·starred, co·star·ring, co·stars To act or present as a costar. Jaclyn Smith Jaclyn Smith (born October 26, 1947) is a Golden Globe-nominated American actress. She is best known for the role of Kelly Garrett in the television series Charlie's Angels (1976–1981). said: "Farrah had courage, she had strength and she had faith. And now she has peace as she rests with the real angels." Independent Television News Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Independent Television News Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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