Farrah Fawcett Photos & Pics Archive

Farrah Fawcett has reportedly has left her entire $6 million dollar estate to her only son, Redmond O'Neal.

Redmond, 24, is currently in a Los Angeles jail where he is awaiting trial on drug charges. He has had a string of arrests and been in jail several times for drug related offenses.

According to the UK's Daily Mail, the money will be held in a trust and Redmond will be given a monthly allowance. Given his history, this is probably a pretty smart idea!

"Farrah appointed two trustees to make sure the money helps her son sober up rather than giving him the means to destroy himself," a source told the paper. "Redmond's inheritance will be tightly controlled."

According to the terms of Fawcett's will, her longtime companion, Ryan O'Neal will not receive any money from her estate.

Fawcett, 62, died from cancer in Santa Monica on June 25th.

Do you think the money will help her son get clean - or just further fuel his addictions?

Yesterday afternoon the memorial service was held for Farrah Fawcett at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, and nearly 200 close friends and family paid tribute to the iconic actress.

A bagpiper played "Amazing Grace" to start the service, and afterwards Farrah's son Redmond gave the first reading of the afternoon. Farrah's best friend Alana Stewart and oncologist Dr. Lawrence Piro delivered eulogies, while Ryan O'Neal and Redmond served as pallbearers. Stars such as Joan Collins, Marla Maples, Tatum O'Neal, Farrah's ex-husband Lee Majors, Cheryl Tiegs and Dick Van Patten were also in attendance.

Despite the heartache of losing the Charlie's Angels star, those close to Farrah were able to look back on her life and remember the things that Farrah would have wanted. "[Farrah] never felt sorry for herself during her illness," Stewart said. "She fought cancer furiously...she always seemed so indestructible."

We're still in shock that we lost two American icons in the same day, but the fans, family and friends of both Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett have been showing so much love and support over the past 24 hours, it certainly helps the grieving process. Farrah's star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame is covered in flowers, and her Charlie's Angels co-stars have spoken out about the late actress, and here's what they had to say.

Kate Jackson, Farrah's longtime friend and co-star:

"I will miss Farrah every day. She was a selfless person who loved her family and friends with all her heart, and what a big heart it was. Farrah showed immense courage and grace throughout her illness and was an inspiration to those around her. When I think of Farrah, I will remember her kindness, her cutting, dry wit and, of course, her beautiful smile."

Her other Angels 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."

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Craig Nevius, the producer who worked with Farrah Fawcett on the reality series Chasing Farrah and the heartbreaking doc Farrah's Story has issued the following statement to X17online regarding the actress' passing:

Though there were some legal issues with the first doc, there is a part two planned, and even though she's no longer with us, we know this is what Farrah would want.

Ryan O'Neal was spotted leaving St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica following Farrah's death this morning.

Ryan headed back to the Farrah's condo where he is expected to be joined by family and friends.

Moments after Farrah Fawcett passed away, Ryan O'Neal emerged from St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica saying simply, "She's gone."

O'Neal was accompanied by Farrah's longtime friend Alana Stewart who described Fawcett's death as "peaceful."

Moments ago Ryan O'Neal issued this statement:

"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."

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations to support cancer research be made to:

The Farrah Fawcett Foundation
P.O. Box 6478
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

X17online's cameras were rolling outside of St. John's Hospital at the time of Farrah's passing. Media outlets from around the world had gathered at the hospital after it was learned the Charlie's Angels star had been moved to intensive care yesterday evening.

Farrah Fawcett, who became an icon for a generation with a famous swimsuit poster that hung on the walls of millions of teenaged boys, died this morning at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica.

Fawcett was diagnosed with anal cancer in February of 2006 and began receiving treatment at UCLA hospital in Los Angeles. An administrative worker was discovered to have been selling Fawcett's medial information to The National Enquirer. The worker was fined and charges were filed, however the UCLA employee died of cancer before the trial.

On Farrah's 60th birthday, the Associated Press reported the actress was cancer-free. However, in 2007, the cancer returned and metastasized to her liver. She sought alternative treatments in Germany before returning to her home in Malibu.

Fawcett shot to stardom in the 1970s as Jill Munroe on Charlie's Angeles. Her TV debut coincided with the release of her iconic swimsuit poster which sold an amazing 12 million copies. Her distinctive feathered hair style became the look of the decade and an international style known simply as "the Farrah."

Later in her career, Fawcett earned praise as a serious actress. She earned Emmy nominations for her roles in The Burning Bed and Extremities.

Fawcett was divorced from Lee Majors and since 1982 has been romantically linked with Ryan O'Neal. The couple had one son, Redmond, who has struggled through drug addiction and spent time in jail.

Fawcett was 62 years old.

We're sad to report that it seems Farrah Fawcett's health seems to be declining ...

Ryan O'Neal kept vigil today at Farrah's bedside at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica. He arrived around 2 pm, stayed for two hours, went home for a short period, and returned for the evening.

O'Neal was visibly upset when he arrived at the hospital this afternoon and was clearly not in the mood to discuss his wedding plans with Farrah, nor the state of her health.

BUT! ... The show must go on. Surprisingly, we spotted TV cameras entering the hospital just ahead of Ryan, leading us to believe that filming for "Farrah," the docu-reality show about Fawcett's battle against cancer, will go on until the end.

Check out our XCLUSIVE video of Ryan at the hospital today ...

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After turning down Ryan's proposals for over 25 years, Farrah has finally agreed to wed her longtime beau, Ryan told 20/20.

"We will, as soon as she can, say yes," O'Neal said to Barbara Walters. "Maybe we can just nod her head," he joked.

The happy news comes just as Access Hollywood reports that Farrah is back in the hospital and "not doing well," according to a source. But she is expected to leave the hospital today.

Ryan is apparently trying to arrange a visit from their son Redmond, who is currently serving time in jail.

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This morning, Ryan O’Neal confirmed to The Today Show that there will be a follow-up documentary to Farrah’s Story, which first aired on Friday, May 15.

O’Neal told co-host Meredith Viera, “We haven’t stopped filming and we’re going to make a second installment of her life eventually." Millions of viewers tuned in to NBC to watch the harrowing tale of Farrah's struggle with cancer, but a source close to the film reveals that a follow-up would touch on other issues as well. “Her type of cancer is largely curable if caught (early), and there’s been criticism that Farrah’s Story didn’t get that across,” the source said. “The documentary wasn’t meant to be medical, in a sense, but it’s fair to address it, since Farrah wanted people to learn from this.”

Did you watch Farrah's Story? We were in tears the entire time...

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Nine million Americans tuned in to Farrah Fawcett's documentary, Farrah's Story on Friday night -- the story of the "Angel" who's suffering from cancer and doing it in front of the cameras.

Across the pond, the English had Jade Goody, who died just less than two months ago of cervical cancer -- and she went through it all, until the end, on camera. Goody made it clear that she was doing it for her sons so that she would have money to leave to them when she passed on. The nation was on the edge of their collective seat, following Jade until she died on March 22. Her funeral was like nothing England had seen since the death of their beloved Princess Diana.

With America's own sweetheart, Farrah Fawcett, in what appears to be the final stages of rectal cancer that has spread, the US audience is lapping up media coverage of Farrah, including her own first-person account of what she's going through. Which raises some questions ...

Can the public delve deep enough into an ill celebrity's personal life or is it never enough? Was it fair for Farrah to criticize photographers for snapping pix of her in a wheelchair at the airport upon returning from Germany for treatment if she produced a national broadcast with similar images airing just weeks later? Where is the money from Farrah's Story going? And most significantly ... Is death the new reality show???

X17online reached out to the co-producer of Farrah's Story, Chris Nevius, and got some answers. Click through to read the Q & A ...

This story just keeps getting sadder and sadder.

The same night (Friday) that Farrah Fawcett's personal doc Farrah's Story aired, In Touch reports that Redmond O'Neal was allowed to leave Twin Towers correctional facility to visit with his sick mom. An insider says that "he went to her condo to spend time with her."

Ryan O'Neal has recently voiced that "Farrah's condition has gotten worse in the last couple of days." In the documentary, he told Redmond: "Live your life as a tribute to your mother."

During the visit with Farrah, Redmond had his legs shackled and wore a jumpsuit.

Our hearts go out to this family during this difficult time...

Courtesy Craig Nevius

The producer of the doc, Farrah's Story, which airs on NBC tonight told X17online in an exclusive statement, that the lawsuit he filed Wednesday against Ryan O'Neal, Alana Stewart and O'Neal's business manager over their alleged interference in the production is motivated simply by a need to get his and Farrah's original vision to the public.

Producer Craig Nevius is suing the group to regain control over the film, and is seeking damages as a result of their alleged interference. He also claims that he was physically threatened by O'Neal. O'Neal et al. have told the public that they were "shocked" by this turn of events.

In an XCLUSIVE statement to X17online, Craig Nevius says:

A spokesperson for some of the defendants has expressed that they were shocked and surprised by this suit and question my motivation. There was no reason for them to be shocked. They were given notice that this was coming if we could not reach an understanding regarding Farrah's Story.

And as for my motivation? This is not about money. This is not about ego. This is not about anything but Farrah. I was entrusted with overseeing this very personal project. I am not only her collaborator but her friend. I want Farrah's vision to be seen and her voice to be heard. I want her dignity to be protected. I want Farrah's Story to be Farrah's story.

To date, no announcements have been made by NBC to halt the airing of the show tonight.

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On Friday, NBC will air "Farrah's Story," a two hour documentary that the Charlie's Angels actress began filming when she was first diagnosed with cancer in September of 2006. The doc gives viewers an inside look at Farrah's struggle over the past three years, and The Today Show aired several clips this morning. It just breaks our hearts to watch this (especially the more recent footage of Farrah in the hospital), but we have to applaud the actress and her family for being brave enough to share their story with the rest of the world.

Ryan O'Neal sat down with Today co-host Meredith Vieira to discuss the documentary, and you can see the pain in his eyes when he says, "I think she may have believed that she would survive. That's not how it's going. She's had a terrible time in the last year, a terrible time." On Farrah's determination to document her journey, O'Neal added, "There were times that she got terribly ill and began to vomit. She didn't care. She was possessed. She's been on film all her life, since she was 19 or 20, you know. So, I guess, no big deal."

O'Neal also opened up about his troubled son Redmond, telling Viera, "He's in jail so much," but he added that mother and son do share a strong bond, as evident in their recent visit. Ryan was temporarily released from jail to visit his mother at home, and O'Neal says, "He just wanted to see her, to hold her, to apologize. He's so full of shame for his mistakes. She forgave him."

Farrah Fawcett says a real-life sting operation helped identify the UCLA hospital worker who was selling her private medical information to The National Enquirer.

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Fawcett lashes out at the hospital for failing to protect her privacy and claims UCLA repeatedly pressured her to donate money for the creation of a foundation in her name.

Fawcett said the leak of information about her treatment for anal cancer made the process even more difficult.

"People call, 'How are you?' 'How do you feel?' 'We're praying for you.' Do you still have your hair?' ... When every single call is that kind of call ... it's all you talk about. It's all-consuming. Then, your quality of life is never the same," Fawcett told the paper.

Farrah says she was "never more sure of anything in [her] life" that somehow information about her illness was being leaked from UCLA. So when doctors discovered that her cancer had returned, she decided to keep the information from her friends and family.

Fawcett had the proof she was looking for when the news appeared in the Enquirer four days later. It was later discovered that an administrative worker had been selling the information to the Enquirer. UCLA says it has changed the way it handles private patient information and new laws have been passed to protect patients.

The public's facination with the story is understandable. "Particularly when it's something sexy or scandalous, or on the negative side, something kind of tragic and sad, for whatever reason, the public is interested in those types of stories," said X17online's own Brandy Navarre.

"I think it's really just an American icon and the public's love of this woman and the nostalgia and everything around her," Navarre said.

Meantime, the Charlie's Angels star's condition continues to deteriorate. Ryan O'Neal told People Magazine the cancer has spread to Farrah's liver, she's bedridden and has lost of all of her hair.

A spokesperson for Farrah Fawcett is denying rumors that the former Charlie's Angels is near death.

On Farrah Fawcett’s behalf, I can confirm that she recently checked into a Los Angeles hospital. And although it is usually against her nature to correct false or exaggerated stories that originate in tabloid style reports by offering true information that those ‘journalists’ would not otherwise have to publish.

Farrah is allowing this statement out of appreciation for her fans, who have offered their constant support throughout her fight, as well as out of concern for the countless of other cancer patients who have written to her to say that they are following her story in the hope that there is hope. Tonight, Farrah has hope and she hopes that others will continue to hold onto theirs. In spite of what they read.

The statement comes from Craig Nevis, a producer who hase worked with Fawcett in the past. Reports say he believes Fawcett will be released from the hospital in a few days.

Fawcett, 62, has been battling cancer for the last three years.

A bit of sad news here...

After returning from Germany - where she was receiving experimental stem-cell treatment - 62-year-old actress Farrah Fawcett has been hospitalized in LA reports RadarOnline. Sources say the former actress slash model is "critical but stable" and that Ryan O'Neal is by her side.

Fawcett was diagnosed with cancer back in 2006. We sincerely wish her and her family all the best during this difficult time...