Actress Farrah Fawcett

Actress Farrah Fawcett dies of cancer

Los Angeles, June 26: Actress Farrah Fawcett died Thursday in a southern California hospital after a three-year battle with cancer. She was 62.

Her long-time companion Ryan O'Neal, who earlier this week announced their intention to marry, said that Fawcett died at 9.28 a.m. (1628 GMT) at St John's Health Centre in Santa Monica with her friends and family at her side.

"After a long and grave battle with cancer our beloved Farrah has passed away," said O'Neal in a statement.

"Though this is an extremely difficult time for her family and friends, we take comfort in the beautiful times we shared with Farrah over the years, and the knowledge that her life brought joy to so many people around the world."

US actress Farrah Fawcett dies of cancer

Los Angeles, June 25: US actress Farrah Fawcett died Thursday in a southern California hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 62.

A hospital spokesman said that Fawcett died at 9.28 a.m. at St Johns Health Centre in Santa Monica with her friends and family at her side, including long time companion Ryan O'Neal.

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