Producer Sues Fawcett, O'Neal Over Documentary

'Charlie's Angels' star diagnosed with cancer in 2006

(NEWSER) - Farrah Fawcett died this morning in Los Angeles after the battle with cancer that followed her 2006 diagnosis, Entertainment Tonight reports. The Charlie’s Angels star, 62, was a 1970s fashion idol who began her career in commercials and shot to fame after posing in an iconic portrait wearing a red swimsuit. Longtime companion Ryan O’Neal was at her bedside; their 24-year-old son, Redmond O’Neal, was not. More»

'We were blind, crazy in love,' says ex–football player

(NEWSER) - One of Farrah Fawcett's first loves says he rekindled an 11-year affair with her but was kept from her death bed by Ryan O'Neal. "We were blind, crazy, in love," said former football player Greg Lott. "Farrah was my best friend and my inspiration. I never got to say goodbye. Ryan shut me out of her life." More»

(NEWSER) - Farrah Fawcett left the vast bulk of her estate to her troubled 24-year-old son, Redmond, and nothing to Ryan O'Neal, sources have told KTLA-TV. Most of her $6 million estate was left in trust to Redmond in the will, which Fawcett updated in 2007. The fund will be controlled by two trustees, and Redmond will get money to purchase a home and a monthly allowance once he finishes a prison sentence on a drug charge. Fawcett also left money to her alma mater, the University of Texas. More»

Fawcett got three acting nominations, but documentary nod would have meant the most

(NEWSER) - Farrah Fawcett’s Emmy nomination came 3 weeks after her death at 62, but it would have made her proud, pal Alana Stewart tells the Los Angeles Times. “This would have meant so much to Farrah,” says Stewart of the outstanding nonfiction special nod for Farrah’s Story, on which Fawcett was an executive producer. Her companion Ryan O’Neal “was very excited and happy,” Stewart adds. More»

'She's the most beautiful angel in heaven'

(NEWSER) - Farrah Fawcett’s family and friends gathered to honor the actress’ memory at her private funeral today in Los Angeles, People reports. Ryan O’Neal and son Redmond were among the 200 or so at the service, while longtime friend Alana Stewart and Fawcett's doctor, Lawrence Piro, delivered eulogies. "Farrah never felt sorry for herself during her illness,” Stewart said. “She fought cancer furiously. Goodbye, sweet girl. She's the most beautiful angel in heaven." More»