Farrah Fawcett's fan thanks

Dec 6, 2006, 12:20 GMT

Farrah Fawcett has said thank you to all the fans who have supported her during her battle with cancer.

The former 'Charlie's Angels' star, 59, was diagnosed with the disease in October 2006 when doctors found a tumour in her lower intestine.

Entertainment news website Access Hollywood asked fans to send in their get well wishes, and received a phenomenal reaction.

Now the actress has released an exclusive note of thanks to all her well-wishers.

She writes: "To My Friends Around The World,

All your cards and letters have meant so much to me during what has been a very difficult time in my life...

So many of you wrote that I had inspired you in one way or another over the years. Well, now you have done the same for me.

Your words of encouragement have helped keep me strong during these last six weeks. And now that I have completed my treatments, I am happy to say that the hardest part is over. Of course the passage of time will be the most accurate test, but I am starting to feel better and I am looking forward to going back to work after the holidays.

Until then, I wanted to thank you all and wish you and your families a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Love, Farrah."

Farrah has undergone surgery and chemotherapy to fight off the illness. She has now completed her course of radiotherapy and her publicist, Mike Pingel, insists her prognosis is good.

He said: "Her spirits are high, she's feeling good. Her plans are to recover and take the time to heal. She is also looking forward to the holidays with her family."

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