Farrah Fawcett’s life in pictures

Aspiring model/actress Farrah Fawcett became a household name playing Jill Munroe in the 70s TV series Charlie’s Angels.

Farrah’s hair is perhaps her most lasting legacy. Her signature “bangs” inspired a generation of women to opt for the “Farrah cut” in the late 70s and early 80s.

This iconic image of the star became one of the highest selling posters of all time.

She never appeared nude on screen, but her decision to pose for Playboy in 1995 was met with criticism from some fans.

Farrah was married to the Six Million Dollar Man Lee Majors from 1973 to 1982, though they separated in 1979. During her marriage she was known and credited as Farrah Fawcett-Majors.

In 1982 she met actor Ryan O’Neil, who she remained with until her death, although the pair never married.

Farrah and Ryan had a son, Redmond, in 1985.

Just months after this Charlie’s Angels reunion at the 2006 Emmys, Farrah was diagnosed with intestinal cancer.

Farrah fought a gruelling three-year battle with the disease, bravely facing chemotherapy and alternative treatments which left her exhausted and frail.

Her partner Ryan O’Neil was by her side when she died in hospital on June 26, 2009, aged 62. Sadly her son Redmond, who is serving time in prison on drug charges, was only able to speak to her on the telephone.