From her glory days as a pinup girl, to her days on "Charlie's Angels," to her valiant fight against cancer, Farrah Fawcett, who died today at the age of 62, became a symbol of the will to live.
At the end of her two and half year battle with cancer, those who know and love Fawcett spoke exclusively to Barbara Walters in the actress's final days.
"An amazing woman, with simple roots that ... took on challenges that others wouldn't try. I always admire women that are independent, that ... have a dream and look as good as she does," longtime love Ryan O' Neal told Walters.
Farrah's Golden Career: Pinup, Sex Symbol
In 1976, Fawcett was the pinup girl who launched a million fantasies. The iconic poster with her dazzling smile, cascading golden hair and bombshell body sold an unprecedented 12 million copies, catapulting Fawcett into a sex symbol, idolized by both men and women.
As the decade's "It Girl," her hair, which became known as the "Farrah Do," was emulated by millions around the world.
"That signature hair will definitely be remembered forever and ever and ever ... It was an easy carefree haircut, windblown, but also very sexy and very feminine. Everybody wanted it," legendary hairstylist Jose Eber, who has known and worked with the actress for over 30 years, told Walters.
AS A CANCER SURVIVOR OF ALMOST 5 YEARS AND RETIRED NURSE, I TRULY ADMIRE FARRAH FAWCETT FOR SHARING HER STORY OF HER BRAVE BATTLE WITH CANCER WITH THE PUBLIC ON THE RECENT TV SPECIAL! HER STORY WAS A LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR DOCTORS, MED.STUDENTS,NURSES, AND CAREGIVERS AS WELL AS ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS EVER TAKEN CARE OF CANCER PATIENTS.. SHE WAS ABSOLUTELY ONE OF A KIND AND IS NOW WITH THE "REAL ANGELS" IN HEAVEN!
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