Farrah Fawcett Given Last Rights

Born on the 2nd February, 1947, Farrah Fawcett was born in Chorpus Christi, Texas, United States. She is an American actress who has been nominated for many Golden Globe and Emmy Awards. She shot to fame with Charlie's Angels in 1976. Her role on the show was Jill Munroe, a private investigator.

She has appeared in many films, such as: Logan's Run, Saturn 3, Extremities, Man of the House, The Apostle and The Cookout. She has also appeared in many shows on television. Some of which are: The Six Million Dollar Man, S.W.A.T., Charlie's Angels, The Burning Bed, Nazi Hunter: The Beate Klarsfeld Story, Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story, Small Sacrifices, Johnny Bravo (voice), Ally McBeal, Spin City and The Guarian.

Farrah Fawcett was married to Lee Majors who was the main character and star of The Six Million Dollar Man. The pair dated from 1973-1982, although the pair did separate in 1979. From 1982, Fawcett has been romantically involved with actor Ryan O'Neil. In 1985, they had a son by the name of Redmond O'Neil. Farrah's eldest sister, Diane Fawcett Walls, passed away with lung cancer in October 16th, 2001, just short of her 63rd birthday. In 2005 she agreed to let cameras follow her around in her everyday life and the show was called, "Chasing Farrah". On the fifth episode, it showed Farrah going back and visiting her family, father James and mother Pauline. Pauline passed away shortly after the series was filmed. She passed away on the 4th March, 2005, at the age of 91.

In 2006 Farrah was diagnosed with anal cancer. She began her treatments which included chemotherapy as well as surgery. On her birthday, 4 months later, she was cancer free. Four months later, a maligmant polyp was discovered in the area which had been treated for the cancer before. She opted to try alternative ways to cure the cancer and travelled to Germany for treatments. These treatments were not effective. Months later, she tried laser ablation and chemoembolization therapy. In April 2009, she was rushed into hospital in critical condition. On April 6th, it was reported that the cancer had moved to her liver. Three days later, Fawcett was released and took home by Ryan O'Neil. On May 7th, Fawcett was reportedly critically ill. Her father, James, now 91 years of age, was flown out to see her.

On June 24th, 2009, Fawcetts publicist released information that she had been given her last rites and was close to death.

Here is a Youtube montage using clips of Farrah Fawcett in roles on television and appearing as herself: