GOOD NIGHT, ANGEL; FARRAH FAWCETT 1947-2009.Byline: TOM BRYANT Tom Bryant (born Chatham, Kent on October 71988) is a professional footballer with Gillingham, with whom he has been associated since the age of ten. A left sided defender, he has yet to make his full debut, but signed as a professional in May 2007. DISTRAUGHT Ryan O'Neal told last night of the heartbreaking last moments as he said goodbye to Charlie's Angels star 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. . He said: "She was in and out of consciousness. I talked to her all through the night. "I told her how very much I loved her. She's in a better place now. "She was with her team when she passed. Her eyes were open. She didn't say anything. But you could see in her eyes that she recognised us." Long-time partner O'Neal had been nursed through his own cancer ordeal by Farrah, whose luxurious tresses and blinding smile helped redefine sex appeal in the 70s. With him at the bedside were the actress's close friend Alana Stewart, ex-wife of rocker Rod, friend and hairdresser Mela Murphy and doctor Lawrence Piro. Missing was her son with O'Neal, Redmond, 24, who is in jail for drug offences. He did speak by phone to his mother before she died. O'Neal said: "He told her how much he loved her and asked her to please forgive him. He said that he was so very, very sorry." After the death was announced O'Neal released a tender statement which 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." The actress had been given the last rites at her hospital bed in Santa Monica, California. A funeral is planned at a Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Catholic cathedral in the next few days. Although O'Neal recently said he and Fawcett had planned to wed, they did not tie the knot. "There just wasn't time, and Farrah wasn't in any condition to do it," said O'Neal, 68. Fawcett's death came just six weeks after the broadcast of a video diary she made chronicling her battle with anal cancer Anal Cancer Definition Anal cancer is an uncommon form of cancer affecting the anus. The anus is the inch-and-a-half-long end portion of the large intestine, which opens to allow solid wastes to exit the body. . Called Farrah's Story it showed her bedridden bed·rid·den or bed·rid adj. Confined to bed because of illness or infirmity. and having lost her famous hair. The disease was diagnosed three years ago Blonde, blue-eyed and petite with the trademark flowing locks Farrah - younger daughter of a oilfield contractor - was a magnet for male students at the University of Texas. She headed for Hollywood and began landing small parts in forgettable for·get·ta·ble adj. Fit or apt to be forgotten: a movie with very forgettable characters. Adj. 1. forgettable - easily forgotten unforgettable - impossible to forget films such as 1970's Myra Breckinridge. In 1973, she wed actor Lee Majors - TV's The Six Million Dollar Man. Three years later she appeared in the cult sci-fi film Logan's Run. And in the same year - 1976 - her big break finally came. She burst on the scene as one-third of the crimefighting trio in TV's Charlie's Angels. A poster of her in a clingy red swimsuit sold a still-record 12 millions. Her year-long stint as detective Jill Monroe with co-stars Kate Jackson and 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). created an instant sensation with a weekly following of 23 million. However, it was the hairstyle that won her just as many fans with "the Fawcett do" a popular request. She left TV for films but her first three were flops It took serious dramatic TV roles, including that of a battered wife in 1984's The Burning Bed for Farrah to bounce back. After divorcing Majors in 1979 she started a relationship with Love Story and Paper Moon star O'Neal the following year. Redmond was born in 1985. The couple split in 1997 but stayed friends as Farrah nursed Ryan through leukaemia. He said seeing her wage her own battle with cancer made him fall in love all over again, adding: "I saw lots of what cancer can do. And I just knew one thing, that Farrah Fawcett was hard to kill." Ex-husband Lee Majors said last night: "She fought a tremendous battle against a terrible disease. She was an angel on Earth and now an angel for ever." Cheryl Ladd, who replaced Fawcett on Charlie's Angels, said: "God will welcome her with open arms." And co-star Jaclyn Smith added:"Farrah had courage, she had strength and she had faith. And now she has peace as she rests with the real angels." CAPTION(S): ICON Poster of her in red swimsuit sold record 12 million MARRIED With Lee Majors in 1973 THE LOOK Millions in the 70s wanted Farrah's hair and smile BRIGHT As a schoolgirl STAR With her fellow Angels BRAVE She made film of cancer fight CHIC One of her last appearances BEAUTY Farrah in pensive pen·sive adj. 1. Deeply, often wistfully or dreamily thoughtful. 2. Suggestive or expressive of melancholy thoughtfulness. mood PALS Pair stayed close after split TEARFUL Ryan O'Neal yesterday LOVERS Ryan and Farrah in 1979 |
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