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Farrah Fawcett

Farrah Fawcett was an American actress and model best known for her role in the first season of *Charlie’s Angels* and for becoming a 1970s pop-culture icon.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Farrah Fawcett was an American actress and model best known for her role in the first season of *Charlie’s Angels* and for becoming a 1970s pop-culture icon. She was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006 and died in 2009 at age 62.

Early life and career

Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Fawcett began her career as an actress and model before becoming widely known for television work in the 1970s.

Breakthrough with Charlie’s Angels

Fawcett became internationally famous after appearing in the first season of *Charlie’s Angels*, which made her a major pop-culture figure.

Cancer diagnosis and death

She was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006 and died in Santa Monica in 2009 after a long battle with the disease.

Personal life

Fawcett was married to actor Lee Majors and later had a long relationship with actor Ryan O’Neal, with whom she had one son, Redmond.

Key facts

  • Fawcett rose to fame in the 1970s through *Charlie’s Angels*.
  • She was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006.
  • She died on June 25, 2009, at age 62.
  • Her former spouse was actor Lee Majors.
  • She had one son, Redmond O’Neal, with actor Ryan O’Neal.
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Canadian context

Farrah Fawcett was a widely recognized North American television celebrity whose work, especially *Charlie’s Angels*, was well known to Canadian audiences through broadcast television and popular culture.

Frequently asked questions

How old was Farrah Fawcett when she died?
She was 62 years old when she died on June 25, 2009.
What happened to Farrah Fawcett?
She was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006 and died in 2009 after a long battle with the disease.
Who was Farrah Fawcett married to?
She was married to actor Lee Majors.
What cancer did Farrah Fawcett have?
She had anal cancer.
Did Farrah Fawcett have a son?
Yes. She had one son, Redmond O’Neal, with actor Ryan O’Neal.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farrah_Fawcett
    Supports: Birth and death dates, age at death, cancer diagnosis, and son Redmond.
  2. PBS NewsHour — https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/actress-1970s-icon-fawcett-dies-after-high-profile-cancer-battle
    Supports: Death at age 62, anal cancer diagnosis, and son Redmond.
  3. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/farrah-fawcett-of-charlie-s-angels-fame-dies-at-62-1.826413
    Supports: Death at age 62 and family details including son Redmond.
  4. People — https://www.people.com/how-did-farrah-fawcett-die-11760243
    Supports: Age at death and cause of death.
  5. Television Academy — https://www.televisionacademy.com/features/news/courageous-screen-icon-farrah-fawcett-dies
    Supports: Anal cancer diagnosis, death, and son Redmond.
  6. Find a Grave — https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38733716/farrah-fawcett
    Supports: Former wife Lee Majors and son Redmond.