Farrah Fawcett moved to intensive care unit

Farrah Fawcett has been moved to an intensive care unit after being hospitalized, Extra reported in the early hours of Thursday. Family and friends have gathered to say their "final farewells," according to the report.

She was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006, which later spread to her liver.

Farrah Fawcett became an icon of American pop culture in the 70s with her role in the very successful TV series Charlie's Angels, produced by Aaron Spelling, who was on his way to be one of the most prolific and successful producers of dramatic series and made-for-television films in American TV.

Also famous was her heavily layered hairstyle--which was copied by millions of women just as Jennifer Aniston's "Rachel hair" spread from head to head in the 90s--and a picture of her in a red bathing suit taken by photographer Bruce McBroom in 1976 before she was famous actress but around the time she was featured in ads for Wella Balsam shampoo.

While women couldn't get enough of her hair, men couldn't get enough of that picture. A record 12 million copies of the Swimsuit Poster were sold and affixed to walls and gym or school lockers, captivating the fantasies of 70s men not unlike Betty Garble's pin up poster stole the hearts of men during World War II.

We send good wishes your way, Farrah--may your last moments be as pain free and peaceful as possible, and may your loved ones, especially partner Ryan O'Neill and son Redmond, be comforted during this trying time.

Sources: BNO headlines, Me
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