Say Goodbye to Farrah

I’ll always remember Farrah Fawcett as Jill Munroe, one-third of the iconic “Charlie’s Angels” silhouette, standing in karate pose, with her hands drawn amid explosive fire. She was just shy of 30 back in 1976, already a worldwide phenom thanks to the poster hung around the world, which featured the blonde, blue-eyed actress in a sexy red swimsuit. Her sex appeal was undeniable, and her curly lion’s mane hairstyle would be copied for the remainder of the decade.

But Farrah was more than her blonde locks. She was a credible actress, not only appearing in such big-screen classics as 1970's “Myra Breckinridge,” and 1976’s “Logan’s Run,” but also in more challenging roles, as a battered wife in “The Burning Bed” (1984) and a sexual assault victim in “Extremities” (1986), for which roles she was nominated for an Emmy and Golden Globe respectively. It would be on TV that Fawcett would hit her stride throughout 1980’s with bio-pics on heiress Barbara Hutton and legendary photographer Margaret Bourke-White.

Fawcett’s personal life could have been fodder for one of these melodramas. After her marriage to Lee Majors from 1973-1982 ended, according to reports, because Fawcett refused to be his stay-at-home wife, the actress quickly became involved in a stormy on again-off again relationship with turbulent actor Ryan O’Neal. Their child together, Redmond O'Neal, born in 1985, has long struggled with addiction and is currently serving time in prison on a narcotics charge.

Fawcett’s personal and professional lives would merge in a recent, two-hour documentary “Farrah's Story,” which aired last month on NBC and was watched by nearly 9 million people . The film documented the final stages of Fawcett’s struggle with anal cancer, which she was diagnosed with in 2006, and the treatments, some conventional, some experimental with which she was battling the disease.

In her most courageous role yet, our favorite angel battled her greatest foe, only this time she lost. Fawcett passed early this morning at the age of 62, but she lives on in our hearts and minds -- every time we stand in Charlie’s Angels pose, channeling that Jill Munroe fierceness, which Fawcett played in every aspect of her life.

We'd love to hear what Farrah Fawcett meant to you in your life.  Take a moment and share your Farrah with us.

PlanetOut will collect all of your messages and deliver them to Fawcett's estate.

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Comments

[steve]

RIP Farrah. Your famous poster is framed and hangs in my office.

[don meyer]

I like her on Charlie’s Angels”but the best win she mad the recent, two-hour documentary “Farrah's Story,”battling cancer my sis had brest cancer and it hit home what everone go thow we all will miss you Farrah Fawcett your biger thin life and are best go out to your famle

[William Martin - Freeport, Illinois]

Farrah,

You were truly an angel then and certainly are now. You will be missed by many. You brought joy to many in your life. Rest in peace.

[Alex]

I'm relieved that her battle is over. I lost my sister to breast cancer and that last year, when you know there is no way they can recover, is most difficult. You actually start to hope for her to finally pass. Cancer is a monster! This is an illness we must put an end to. People should not be dying from this awful disease at such young ages. I hope someday somebody finds a way to stop it.

[nelson t. noa]

RIP TO A GREAT ACCTRESS MY RESPECT TO ALL HER FAMILY AND RELATIVES, THX FOR SHARE ALL GREAT TIMES AND ALL TV.SERIES AGAIN R.I.P.

[Todd]

What a beautiful creature. We have all lost a piece of what is now just our history. May you be remembered for your grace and talents for decades to come.

[Seth Edwards]

Farah was such a gifted actress and will be remebered as a beautiful, talented and courageous woman. You will always be in our hearts as a special person. RIP Farah.

[Seth Edwards]

Farah was such a gifted actress and will be remebered as a beautiful, talented and courageous woman. You will always be in our hearts as a special person. RIP Farah.

[Kevin Ceballos]

I feel like I have lost a friend...growing up with her on Charlie's Angels. I still have her posters that hung on my walls for years. What a beautiful lady you are Farrah...rest in peace, you are home now. We all will miss you!!!

[Lee Haguewood]

I didnt even know her, but somehow touched my life and my heart. She made the world a more beautiful place, I will miss her so much. RIP beautiful lady and holding your family in the light.

[Julie Warnock]

Wonderful tribute. She was so brave in her documentary.

[Jim Maddox]

I miss you, Farrah. You were a part of my adolescence. I had your posters on my wall; I still have a Farrah drinking cup that I use. You lived bravely, and when you died, a part of me died. Farewell.

[Jimmy Moscicki]

Who can ever forget that beautiful face and hair!! My heart goes out to her family friends, loved ones and especially her father. It has to be a parents worst nightmare to bury a child. I giver her so much credit for putting up a great fight against cancer right to the end. I know the other members of Charlies Angels will miss her dearly and have fond memories of their time in the TV set as the worlds Hottest ladies. You are at peace now Farrah, god bless you for all you did for everyone.

[JP]

Farrah was and is now and always a true Angel.

[tonybudz]

I'll miss you, god bless and keep you warm and cozy with those other Angels!!!

Every boy had you pinned up in their lockers!!!

Love yA!

[Jason P]

May you Rest Well. God Bless you Farrah!

[Sarah]

We'll miss you Farrah!

[Rick H]

Farrah, what can I say? You were such a beautiful person, both inside and out. You were brave to the very end giving comfort to those you loved, including us. Even though you lost this final battle, you will always be a winner in our hearts. God bless you.

[Leah]

What a courageous loving soul she was.I have always admired Farrah For her yest for life and her loving sprite.Rest in Peace sweet Farrah i will miss your courage and kind sprite to others...

Leah Breeden

[Thom Davis]

I used to have Charlie's Angels stickers plastered all over my dresser. My older brother though it was so cool because they were so hot. Me, I just wanted to BE Jill Munroe!

[Rick]

I saw you in Bobbi Bolan on Broadway. I enjoyed it and you were good. We will miss you! I'm 45 and you were a big part of my youth. With much love...

[Rev. Nathan T. Tyson]

I remember Charlie's Angels and Farrah Fawcett's role in this popular nightime television show during the 1970's - Farrah as an actress so wowed the American public, that my Dad's sister named her daughter, Farrah, after Ms. Fawcett. May GOD bless Farrah's soul upon entrance to that heavenly paradise while also comforting her family, friends and admirers during this time of mourning. Amen.

[larry]

Farrah,

you will surely be missed not just by your family, but by the nation. Rest In Peace.

[colin]

I'm totally devastated that she has lost her battle as I watch my own sister battle Cancer. Helpless, unable to do anything other than watch and support, knowing the eventual outcome. I'm just crushed and lost for words!

[chad o]

i would like to say Farrah was and still is a beautiful angel! we will all miss her and my heart goes out to the family and friends. the nation has lost a great actress and will always be remembered in our hearts.

[Don]

dear farrah and family

first let me say you were beautiful in side and out....you were more then just a pretty face....you were talented ,driven and in control....charlie angels helped me get thru coming out and liking myself..as well as craete my own personality...you made me believe i could do anything....lately forgot that....when saw the documnetary cried whole time as well long after....was inspirational and a true speaker for faith and belief..thank you dearly my angel....movies were awesome and talent beyond words...extremities and burning bed gave me goose bumps and chills but you did well and making people wake up to these crimes and cruel facts if life..i watched charlie angels relentless when was younger only thing would watch....and again on tv land till stopped it....logo,tv land,and arron spelling productions should help keep a diva and true legend alive....carry charlie angels from start to finish and play again and again...just like the l word and queer as folk....she deserves it....will do my part now hope logo will do its and carry the show for all us queens who just lost a legend today..will go to amazon and buy all dvd charlies angels dvds.....BRING BACK CHARLIES ANGELS....AS FOR PARENTS THANK YOU FOR BRINGING US A BLESSING THE WORLD WITH AN AWESOME HUMAN BEING...

[Don]

bring back chalie angels,,,bring back charlie angels,bring back charlies angels,bring back charlies angels logo

[wrankin]

Oh my gosh, she meant so much to me growing up. I have been so sad about her struggle. It is truly sad that she has passed, but i am glad she's out of pain.

Long may you live, Farrah.

[Taylor]

Her, and now Michael Jackson!
This a sad day!

[Stacey]

This is the saddest day of my life losing an Icon like Farrah. I grew up with Farrah and had her all over my walls, she will be greatly missed and loved, Farrah you will live in my heart forever with that world famous smile.

[M]

I have no feelings about this whatsoever. She was a famous actress and a complete stranger. She wasnt a part of my life and I wasnt a part of her life and just because she was famous doesnt make her any more important than anyone else.

[daddy_bear54]

It's always sad when someone dies before it should have been their time. RIP Farrah.

[IVAN]

This is very sad, I saw the Farah Documentary and I start crying bacause she was suffering a lot and after live part of her story with my aunt that suffer cancer too I felt that she was part of my family too.Now she's with God without any pain like the "Angel" that she was. My sincere respect to all her family and relatives.God Bless you all.

[Gary]

Despite the fact that when i was younger I couldn't understand for the life of me why the poster caused such a hubub because i was really too younger to understand that i was attracted to men you did 2 things in life.

You brought a lot of people together in your beauty

But in the end they saw your inner beauty through your open courageous battle with a medical enemy

[James]

I loved Farrah, since I was a young boy and now a 45 I was hoping she could beat the battle. I wished that Ryan and she had been able to marry and her son to be there. God Bless the family and all of her dearest friends and family...

Love James

[Marcus]

Such a great actress and an amazing spirit... like Jacklyn Smith says "She's an angel among real angels now"..RIP

[Robb]

As a gay boy, Christmas 1976 was one of my most fond memories. At age 8, I received the Charlie's Angels dolls from Santa. It was one of my best Christmas presents ever. I was such a huge fan of Charlie's Angels and still am. Farrah was beautiful human being, had great talent and was valient in her effort to fight cancer.

[rick]

I remember Farrah as part of my childhood...and then as a terrific but underrated actress. Now I remember her most for her courage and open attitude...making good things of out negative. You have now made your transition and are headed on to new adventures in the next life!

[tom henry]

i always liked watching her on charlies angels as she touched very many lives around the globe...may she rip & god put his loving,preciuos & miraculous arms around those who was so close 2 her

[bobby]

the skateboarding episode is my favorite episode of charlie's angels. i can remember playing it in my driveway, on a skateboard hanging onto the back of my grandfather's truck.
RIP Farrah, you are and will always be an icon and inspiration.

[paul]

Farrah was very cool. I remember her more for The Burning Bed. Being a child raised in a domestic violence atmosphere it was incredible the way she fought back and overcame the obstacles. She will be missed as a role model, an incredible actress, and a wife and mother.

[Rick Horton]

Farrah....God Bless you and may God keep you in his perfect peace. I am so sad to see you go, you were such a big part of my coming of age.

[B radley]

Farrah.....I maybe 27 years old. But you know what I know who you are. I love chariles Angels.. I remember watching them with my parents when they are on some channel. You are a truely amazing person. Good luck. I will see you in Heaven.

[Kevin]

Farrah...you will be greatly missed by many. You are by far one of the most talented women that I have ever seen. I remember watching you as Jill and I have always adored your beautiful smile and that gorgeous blond hair. Even my sister had the same hair style as yours which I thought was totally hot. Ms. Fawcett, I will definitely miss you...=( May you rest in peace...

[diglett]

FARRAH MAY GOD HUG YOU AS YOU ENTER THE GOLDEN GATES OF HEAVEN AND THAT YOU MAY REST IN PEACE YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBER FOR THE FAMOUS SMILE TV,MOVIES AND THAT FUNNY SENSE OF HUMOUR AND WIT , MAY JIM AND REDMOND RYAN ,JACLYN ,KATE AND ALANA ,AND MANY MORE WILL FONDLY MISS YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY.

[Ryan]

What a sad year this has been. Bea Arthur, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson. Lots of talent lost this year.

[Dewayne]

I am very saddened by the news of Farrahs passing. But at the same time I am proud all of her pain, and suffering is over. I have always loved Farrah, as an actress, and after watching her documentary on battling her cancer, I fell in love with her as a person, because I believe that was so courageous of her to share her battle, all the pain and suffering she endured fighting the cancer, in an effort to educate others on this nasty disease, and particularly the rare type of cancer she had. My heart goes out to Ryan, and her son Redmund, and all her family, and friends. Farrah, you are now, more than ever an Angel, and although you will be greatly missed, I find comfort knowing that you are finally able to rest in peace, and that all your pain, and suffering is over. You touched so many lives, during your time here on Earth, and I can only imagine how many lives you will touch, and bless now. R.I.P

[Alex]

Farrah will be truly missed. When i was younger and sick I would watch Charlie's Angels reruns on tvland. She was an amazing actress and will be missed!

[Armando Garza, Mission, Texas]

Farrah's poster is still in my bedroom in my parents home...i was a teenager when Charlie's Angels started....she was hot then and still hot today. God Bless her soul and give her eternal rest.

[Phil]

I remember Farrah's poster when I have hots for her. I was hoping she will be able to beat the cancer and marry Ryan. Now she is with our Father's kingdom, no longer suffering anymore. She will be missed. My prayers are with her family and her friends who loved her very much. Rest In Peace Farrah, your memories will live on in our hearts!!