Farrah Fawcett dies of cancer at 62

1947-2009

I had a feeling last night it would happen today...

At around 2 a.m. today, we learned Farrah was moved to an intensive care unit (see story). Given her medical condition and the fact that there was nothing else medicine could do for her, the end had to be near.

Farrah was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. She was determined to beat this disease and fought it with astonishing determination. The documentary Farrah's Story about her three-year battle with cancer, aired last month, was extremely moving. It opened my eyes to her strength and courage, as well as the spiritual journey she's been on since cancer took over her life.

May you rest in peace, Farrah.

LIFE magazine: Remembering Farrah

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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.

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