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Farrah Fawcett was an American actress, model, and artist, best known for her iconic role as Jill Munroe in the television series "Charlie's Angels." Born on February 2, 1947, in Corpus Christi, Texas, Fawcett rose to fame in the 1970s and became a cultural icon and sex symbol.
Fawcett attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she studied microbiology before switching to art. She moved to Los Angeles in 1968 to pursue a career in modeling and acting. Her breakthrough came with a series of television commercials, including a famous one for Wella Balsam shampoo, which highlighted her striking beauty and distinctive hairstyle.
In 1976, Fawcett was cast in "Charlie's Angels," a crime drama about three female detectives. Her role as Jill Munroe made her an international star, and the show was a massive hit. The same year, a poster of Fawcett in a red swimsuit sold millions of copies and became one of the best-selling posters of all time, solidifying her status as a pop culture phenomenon.
Despite her success on "Charlie's Angels," Fawcett left the show after one season to pursue a film career. She starred in movies such as "Logan's Run" (1976) and "Sunburn" (1979), but it was her role in the television movie "The Burning Bed" (1984) that earned her critical acclaim. In this powerful drama about domestic violence, Fawcett's performance was widely praised, and she received an Emmy nomination.
Fawcett continued to take on challenging roles in both television and film, including "Extremities" (1986), for which she received a Golden Globe nomination, and "Small Sacrifices" (1989), which brought her another Emmy nomination. She also showcased her versatility in the art world, with her work being exhibited in various galleries.
In her personal life, Fawcett had high-profile relationships with actor Lee Majors, whom she married in 1973 and divorced in 1982, and actor Ryan O'Neal, with whom she had a son, Redmond O'Neal.
Fawcett's battle with cancer became highly publicized in the mid-2000s. She was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006 and documented her fight against the disease in the Emmy-nominated documentary "Farrah's Story" (2009), which aired just weeks before her death.
Farrah Fawcett passed away on June 25, 2009, at the age of 62. She is remembered not only for her stunning looks and groundbreaking role in "Charlie's Angels" but also for her courage and advocacy in the face of illness. Her legacy continues to inspire fans around the world.
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