Los Angeles - Farrah Fawcett, known as a third of Charlie’s Angels and her infamous poster, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 after a three year battle with cancer. She was 62 years old.
The star had anal cancer, a particularly rare cancer, and had fought for three years from the illness. Trying both traditional and alternative methods to become cancer free, Farrah documented her struggles in a very intimate and private documentary in which she shaved her famous tresses off before she lost them.
In her final days she had agreed to marry her longtime love Ryan O’Neal, after being with him for 17 yrs. Ryan had been quoted as saying they’d marry as soon as she could say yes. Tragically she died just days later and wasn’t able to fulfill that marriage vow. She had been formerly married to actor Lee Majors before being linked with O’Neal.
While her professional life never really made it well on the big screen, on television she had several hits. With series such as “Charlie’s Angels” and with made for tv shows such as “The Burning Bed”, Farrah made a name for herself. She kept trying to work in the industry wherever she could find a place. Both in her work, in love, and in her cancer battle, Farrah Fawcett never gave up.
Redmond O’Neal, who is serving time for violating his probation related to drug charges, will be allowed to attend his mother’s funeral and will be allowed to wear a suit, reports radaronline.
Fawcett’s funeral is set for Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles.
Thursday morning the world lost one of its most recognizable female actresses. Farrah Fawcett died at the age of 62 in a Santa Monica hospital shortly after 9 a.m. PDT. At her side her long-time partner Ryan O’Neal spent the last hours of her life with her and comforted her. He told people magazine Thursday “She’s gone. She now belongs to the ages … She’s now with her mother and sister and her God. I loved her with all my heart. I will miss her so very, very much. 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.”
Fawcett was a multiple Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated American actress. Her role as Jill Munroe in the 70’s classic Charlie’s Angels made the beautiful blonde actress into the face of her generation. Every woman wanted her blonde mane of hair and every man simply wanted to be with her. Her iconic poster in a one piece red bathing suit sold a reportedly 12 million copies and became an item of pop culture history.
Fawcett’s battle with colon cancer began in 2006 and despite enduring extensive chemotherapy the cancer soon spread to her liver making a recovery almost impossible. Last week she was readmitted to the hospital and reported to be in serious condition. Fawcett is survived by her long time partner O’Neal, and 24-year-old son Redmond O’Neal who was unable to be by his mothers side at the time of her passing.
Famed pop star Michael Jackson died in Los Angeles, California, from a massive heart attack.
The fifty year-old King of Pop was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital after he was found in his Holmby Hills home. He was not breathing, and apparently went into cardiac arrest enroute to UCLA hospital. Paramedics performed CPR, but Jackson slipped into a coma and died shortly after arriving at the hospital.
Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana, to steelworker Joe Jackson. He was the lead singer of the Jackson Five, along with his brothers, but gained international fame from his solo career with such chart toppers as “Thriller” in 1982 and “Bad” in 1987.
The rise of rap, hip-hop, and alternative genres marked the beginning of Jackson’s decline. His descent from the top of the pop charts was made worse by his eccentricities, such as increasingly dramatic plastic surgeries, a series of short-lived marriages, and charges of child molestation at his Neverland ranch in the mid-90’s. In spite of past setbacks, Jackson announced in 2008 that he was planning a comeback tour, with concerts in 50 cities, beginning with a London concert in July 2009.
Jackson is survived by his three children, Prince, Prince Michael I, and Paris.
Farrah Fawcett died this morning at the age of 62 in a Los Angeles Hospital. The beloved star was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006 and since then has been very publicly fighting for her life. Last week reports started circulating that Fawcetts condition had declined and that she had been readmitted to the hospital. At that time it was also believed that Fawcett would not be able to survive much longer. Ex husband and ever present ally at her side Ryan O’neill had proposed to Fawcett and had hoped to be able to marry her before she passed.
Fawcett was born in Corpus Christi, Texas and found her calling when one of her pictures caught the attention of a Los Angeles publicist. She worked her way from commercials to small tv appearances until she finally found the role that made her a star “Charlie’s Angels.” During the year that she appeared on the show Fawcett became the essential pin up girl and her very iconic poster in the red bathing suit made her every mans dream. After leaving the show Fawcett never left the public eye because of her very tumultuous private life. Her battles in coping with her sons drug addiction and frequent arrests were all documented by the ever present media.
Today and forever Farrah Fawcett will be remembered as the gorgeous blond Jill Munroe on the classic Charlie’s Angels series. Her documentary Farrah’s Story will live on and so will her legacy.
It has been a long few years for actress Farrah Fawcett.
Her ordeal started back in 2006, when she received the shocking news that she had the rare disease of anal cancer. Ever since her diagnosis, Fawcett has set out to prove just what she was capable of accomplishing and has been determined to overcome her cancer. Despite the fact that anal cancer is difficult to treat, Fawcett refused to face her struggle passively, waging an impressive and inspiring fight. This attitude even prevailed when her condition relapsed and worsened, with the cancer spreading to her liver.
Even with the perseverance that allowed her to fight hard so far, many experts suggested that recovery was not likely for the “Charlie’s Angels” star, since her cancer had progressed to stage four, which is a considered to be very advanced. So it is perhaps not surprising that the latest reports suggest that Fawcett has been readmitted to the hospital, where she seems to be struggling in a final battle for her life.
According to her publicist, Allen S. Miller, fawcett was given her final rites.
“Farrah, is holding on, and has been given last rites. Her vision, dream, and mission was to give people hope to a cure. That is the message of the video SHE wanted aired. I assure you that we will continue and will live on. Fight the Fight,” wote Miller
“I loving Farrah, is in intensive care and is supported by catholic priests consistent with her faith. I have reports that Farrah has received last rights. It is time now to make contact with your god and say a prayer.”
Though these latest reports seem bleak, they have been countered with news of the personal hope that has made Fawcett’s fight so noteworthy. All along, Fawcett has relied heavily on her friends and family, approaching each step of her battle with her loved ones by her side. It was just this week that her longtime partner Ryan O’Neal announced that the pair plans to wed, a strong sign that the actress has not given up her hope in a miracle.
TV Legend Ed McMahon died early
Tuesday morning at Ronald Reagan/UCLA Medical Center.
McMahon is best known for being Johnny Carson’s sidekick/announcer on “The Tonight Show” from 1962 to 1992 with his signature introduction of “Heeeeeeere’s Johnny”�.
While on “The Tonight Show” in the evenings he also hosted “Star Search” from 1983 to 1995 and helped to discover the likes of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
Britney said about McMahon “I am deeply saddened by today’s news about Ed McMahon. He is responsible for giving so many artists their first shot including myself. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.”
McMahon had been battling with cancer and was hospitalized in January with pneumonia. He had also faced serious financial problems over the last few years, falling behind on his mortgage of $4.8 million.
Donald Trump who helped bail him out financially said “America has lost one of its great icons. Ed McMahon was a terrific entertainer and a wonderful person. he will be greatly missed.”
Many other celebrities expressed their feelings for McMahon; David Letterman said “Ed McMahon’s voice at 11:30 was a signal that something great was about to happen. Ed’s introduction of Johnny was a classic broadcasting ritual - reassuring and exciting. Ed was a true broadcaster, and an integral part of Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show.” We will miss him.”
“Fifty years ago, Ed and I were next door neighbours. Over the years, our friendship grew while he became one of America’s favourite television personalities. We were together for years. Ed was a big man, had big talent and a really big heart. We’ll all miss him,” said Dick Clark.
McMahon is survived by his wife Pamela and five children. He was 86.
Actress Farrah Fawcett knows how to take the good with the bad. Given her up and down struggle with anal cancer, Fawcett has seen her share of hardships, all punctuated by the hope and happiness found while with her loved ones. The most recent reports are that same mixture of bittersweet: a plan to marry and a return trip to the hospital.
The first has been long in coming, especially since reports surfaced that she nearly wed her longtime partner Ryan O’Neal while in Germany receiving treatment. The pair was unable to finalize their partnership there due to time constraints, and yesterday it was announced that the two still hope to make that dream come true. The news came from O’Neal himself during an interview he gave with a news program where he stated that they planned to perform the ceremony as soon as she was able.
Unfortunately, other reports say that Fawcett has made a return trip to the hospital, where her condition is allegedly declining. Though the location of the hospital is unknown, Fawcett has reportedly been admitted for around two weeks. Along with this, there have been attempts made to allow Fawcett’s son, Redmond O’Neal, a temporary release from his drug treatment facility where he is receiving year-long treatment due to drug charges. This petition suggests that Fawcett may indeed be doing poorly.
There has been no official word regarding Fawcett’s condition, nor are there any details available concerning when and where O’Neal and Fawcett may marry.
In a statement issued to FOX news by Ryan O’Neal, longtime partner to Farrah Fawcett, Farrah is in stable condition. He added that she is still being treated by her doctor. While the former Charlie’s Angel star is no longer receiving any actual treatment for her cancer, friends and family are denying that she is near death and being fed through a tube.
However, according to Access Hollywood, the 62-year-old actress is currently in a southern California hospital.
Despite returning to the hospital, O’Neal told Barbra Walters in a 20/20 Interview, that he and Fawcett plan to marry as soon as possible.
“I’ve asked her to marry me, again, and she’s agreed,” O’Neal, 68, told Walters.
Fingers point to a blog posted about Farrah that stated that while at her favorite restaurant she was ordering steak and able to eat it without issue as the proof that the mega star is still firmly in the battle against cancer and hasn’t given in. Everyone around her still hoping for that miracle.
Farrah was diagnosed in 2006 with anal cancer that later spread to her liver. News reports have followed Farrah’s journey to other countries seeking different treatments in an attempt to beat the deadly condition. Some of the saddest times watching the famous tressed actress was during her documentary and afterwards when she finally gave in to the hair loss and shaved her head. A move others saw as “shocking”.
The 62 year old has been said to be bedridden and close to the end for months now.
She plays Blair on Gossip Girl but Leighton Meester’s real life is now worth gossiping about. This beautiful Gossip Girl star and her newly discovered sex tape are about to be released. This is the latest buzz and everyone in Hollywood is talking about it.
No longer to be outdone in the press by gorgeous costar Blake Lively, TMZ.com reports that there has been an “accidental” leak of a Leighton Meester sex tape. This impish sex tape depicts Leighton Meester and her boyfriend, not surprisingly, having sex. This Leighton Meester sex tape is being shopped for its highest bidder.
The videotaped sex incident between Leighton Meester and her boyfriend is purported to have taken place two years ago. Apparently, the sex viewed on this tape is nothing out of the ordinary but that has not stopped the bidding war to buy it.
Rumor has it that the Leighton Meester is about to be purchased by celebhotline.com. Let’s hope they seal the deal soon so we can all have a peek.
Real Housewife Has Real Sex Tape
We thought stars and their sex tape obsessions would stop. Newsflash! It has not stopped just yet. A month before we had a reality show star named “Hoopz” real name Nikki Alexander, she participated on a VH1 show called “Flavor of Love”. A trailer of her sex tape was published online. We have another female “celebrity” with a sex tape but her ex-boyfriend exposed it for his own fame. He wants more television time.
Danielle Staub, of the reality show “Real Housewives of New Jersey” is a very controversial woman. She is a well known recovering drug addict, professional prostitute and according to her ex-boyfriend, an exhibitionist. Staub publicly dumped Steve Zalewski (ex-beau) on last week’s episode. What’s the best thing you can do to get revenge on an ex-lover? Release a sex tape! Everyone in the world wants to see this right? Zalewski gets down and dirty with the gossip surrounding this sex tape. He is not shy about spilling the beans about his past relationship with Staub or her past sex life.
This type of revenge is sick and twisted but you have to laugh at this fiasco. Staub dumped Zalewski on national television and failed to pay back a loan she owes to him. Zalewski figured “Well, sex tapes sell like hot cakes. I will get the money she owed me ten fold!” Stevie, you are a great, standout guy. Just like other female celebrities that get their sex tapes exposed, they will adamantly deny any part of it. The female will huff and puff but she will enjoy the income she generates from her sexual fantasies. Like the old saying goes “People make sex tapes so other people can see them.” More people are getting their fifteen minutes of fame, the only logical thing to do is continue to make sex tapes. Paris Hilton is the main example of exploiting her sex tape.
Steve Zalewski was interviewed and this is what he said “Not only does she want to have sex all the time, but she loves the thrill of doing it in public places, where she might get caught,” he continues. “She wanted to make love in restaurant bathrooms basically every time we went out — she’d get all excited and say, ‘The people can hear you doing it outside!’”
The photos and video have not be leaked as of yet.
Real housewife has real sex tape! Things are just getting started. More details are coming soon.