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Farrah Fawcett's funeral date set, Redmond allowed to go
Jun 27, 2009, 12:00 GMT
Funeral set for Farrah: Flowers adorn late US actress Farrah Fawcett\'s star on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, USA, 25 June 2009. Fawcett earned international fame as one of the original \'Charlie\'s Angels\' and as a popular pin-up model. Fawcett, 62 years old, died after a lengthy battle with cancer. EPA/PAUL BUCK
Farrah Fawcett will be laid to rest at a private funeral on Tuesday (30.06.09).
Friends and family will gather to say their final goodbyes to the 'Charlie's Angels' actress - who lost her long battle with anal cancer on Thursday (25.06.09) - at the Cathedral of Our Lady in Los Angeles.
The service is being organized by Farrah's longtime partner Ryan O'Neal and will be open to mourners by invitation only.
The pair's son Redmond O'Neal - who is currently undergoing intensive drug treatment in a California prison - will be allowed to attend the event.
The prison's commissioner has also given Redmond permission to wear a black suit instead of his jail uniform.
Ryan was "devastated" when Farrah died aged 62, but is relieved she is no longer in pain.
He said: "She's gone. She now belongs to the ages. She's now with her mother and sister and her God. I loved her with all my heart. I will miss her so very, very much. She was in and out of consciousness. I talked to her all through the night. I told her how very much I loved her. She's in a better place now."
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I am truly sad at the loss of such a courageous and beautiful person. Her battle has inspired many people to never give up. She will be missed. I pray for her family and friends to know that she is in a much better place and will forever be an 'Angel'! God Bless to Ryan, Redmond and the rest of her family and friends. One thing is for sure, cancer does not discriminate. I agree with Chris, it's sad that such a truly brave woman has been overshadowed by the untimely death of MJ.
I could not agree more. For the death of such a brave and courageous woman to be pushed to the background by the death of the likes of Michael Jackson is such a shame. It just shows what our world has come to.
Come on people. Farrah has been in people's thoughts and prayers for the last few years and especially the last few months. She doesn't need any more publicity, nor would she want it. Whether you like it or not, Jackson was an important musical icon who will probably never be replaced.
He has been known world wide since childhood for his talent, and of course, this is extremely newsworthy. As for world wide, Farrah was best known for the celebrated poster and her year as an 'Angel'.
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family and friends of Farrah. She was a truly beautiful lady and she fought a brave battle.
Farrah--you were loved since the very day you appeared on our televisions,your beauty and kindness...you are with the angels now,,,MJ died but I cried for you....... you will be forever remembered......you were one Special Angel
Dear Ryan and Redmond,
You must always remember although you may feel you have lost someone dear,
She will always be there, and no matter the cause She will always be there.
When life seems to burden the simplist care, For you have an Angel who will always care.
So reach in your hearts and feel her love, She will be found from high above.
God Bless, and bring comfort,
from me to you
Dear Ryan,
I just wanted to thank you for being so good to Farrah. Thank you for being there, for caring, for protecting her, encouraging her and supporting her. You have truly given the most precious gift that anyone can give another person - the gift of yourself.
I know you must be incredibly saddened, but please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and Farrah's family on the loss of this beautiful and brave woman.
This was a lovely woman with a very up and down life. She and Ryan had many difficult years and many times she was viewed as a ditz, especially after her appearance on the Letterman show a few years ago. She will be remembered by older people as the girl in the hot poster, so to speak.
Maybe Ryan and Redmond will continue their lives in a better way as a tribute to Farrah.
As I am typing these words, I am watching Farrah's Story. I have to say that I am very moved at the courage this amazing woman had. No one deserves to suffer as much as she did and I am relieved she is finally at peace. As for the rest, and unlike most people here, I am happy the spotlight is not on her death. Ryan and Farrah's family and friends must be allowed to grieve and begin the healing process. They do not need anyone intruding.
May God always bless you, Farrah. May God give Ryan and Redmond the strength they need to move on.
Ryan and Redmond,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Farah will be forever in our hearts.
I so wish Redman had straightend out his life so he could spend the last few months with the mother who loved him so much...I really dislike him and have no feelings for him..I just hope he feels horrid..I always loved Farrah..she was such an beautiful and brave woman..she was always my idol growing up..Thank you Ryan for taking care of her but it appears you have a lot of problems of your own which is enabling your son and your other children to do drugs...so sad and I feel so bad for her..she tried so hard ..I do hope she is an angel in heaven..and I am angry Jackson took over ..he was such a loser.
Dearest Redmond,
I am truly sorry for your loss, I pray that Farrah new in her heart that you were trying your best to fight the battle of drug addiction. Hang in there and know that your mom is no longer suffering the pains that goes along with the battle of cancer.
I never really felt I had a grasp of Farrah Fawcett, the person,until she chose to do the documentary of her battle with cancer. She allowed the cameras to roll at the most private of times. She showed her bald head to the world. She completely humbled herself. She was not vain. This is what showed who she really was. I respected this familiar stranger so much for her courage andf her fight. That's what I will remember her for most of all...her dignity and her courage. I never knew Farrah Fawcett, but I always thought she was one of the most beautiful women...she was just as beautiful inside. To Farrah's father, Redmond, Ryan, and Alana Stewart, please know that she is 'In the arms of an angel', (as sung by Sarah McLaughlin), now... God be with you in your time of grief. My deepest condolences...
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chrisJun 27th, 2009 - 13:31:20
Ryan I don't know if your ever going to read this, but I am so sorry for your pain, But mostly I am sorry that MJ died on the same day as your beautiful lady, takes all the focus off of a truly beautiful person.
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