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Farrah Fawcett Shocking Will Details

Missy — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:04:33 +0000

Actress Farrah Fawcett passed away in June after a courageous battle with cancer. There has been so much craziness that has surrounded her family’s drug addictions and trouble with the law, that at times Farrah got lost in the shuffle.

Farrah’s family is said to be shocked by the recent news that there was a secret lover named in her will. The British newspaper Sunday Express claims that former Texas football player Greg Lott was left $96,000 in Fawcett’s will.

This isn’t the first time that Lott’s name has come up. A while back he published “love letters” that the actress had previously written to him. Ryan O’Neal claimed that Greg was a “disgruntled ex-boyfriend from the sixties.”

Now Lott is asking why Farrah’s family prevented him from seeing her in her dying days, especially when they were well aware that he was a part of her life.

“This news that I am indeed in her will and Ryan is not, raises some serious questions about why he prevented me from seeing the love of my life in her final months. Farrah meant the world to me and I know that I equally had a profound impact on her. I cannot understand how those around her chose to keep me from her.”

If that is the case and Ryan prevented Lott from seeing her, it really is a sad situation. However, the actress is no longer with us and can’t tell us exactly why she left Greg money in her estate.

Charlie’s Angels ABC TV Series Remake (PHOTOS)

Meg — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:15:29 +0000

ABC is reportedly in final negotiations to bring back the iconic 70s television show Charlie’s Angels. The original Aaron Spelling series, that launched the careers of Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith and Kate Jackson, ran from 1976-1981.

According to Variety, the 2000 and 2003 Charlie’s Angel movies were well received, starring Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu and Cameron Diaz. While recent remakes of Melrose Place and 90210 have not garnered strong ratings, ABC is banking on a remake of the Angels doing well.

The key to success will be casting three extraordinarily gorgeous and talented actresses to recreate the magic. Will they go with know actresses or rely on a few relatively unknown fresh faces for the project?

Tell us who you think would be the perfect trio to pull it off. For inspiration, take a walk down memory lane with our former Angel’s photo gallery below.

Griffin O’Neal: Ryan Gave Me Cocaine at Age 11 (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Missy — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:19:03 +0000

The Ryan O’Neal bad parenting saga continues…Griffin O’Neal spoke with Larry King last night and revealed more disturbing facts about his childhood and growing up in a dysfunctional family.

After being barred from entering the church at Farrah Fawcett’s funeral last month, Griffin is shedding some light on his childhood, along with the allegation that his father gave him cocaine at the age of 11:

“I was 11 years old when he gave me cocaine and said we were going to see a long movie called Barry Lyndon. He said ‘It is a very long movie. Maybe this will help you.’ I was 11. I could never, ever do that to my child.”

Griffin also talks about siblings Tatum and Redmond, who have both struggled and had their share of run-ins with the law. Redmond is currently serving a drug related sentence at a Los Angeles prison. Tatum insists that she is sober.

This has been a week of unwanted publicity for Ryan after it was revealed by Vanity Fair that at the end of Farrah’s funeral, he hit on his daughter Tatum, apparently not recognizing her.

View Larry King interview video below.

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Farrah Fawcett: Farrah’s Story Video and Emmy Nod

Missy — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:00:05 +0000

Actress Farrah Fawcett passed away on June 25th after a long battle with anal cancer. Fawcett has been posthumous nominated for a Emmy for her role as executive producer of Farrah’s Story, a special documentary detailing her courageous cancer journey.

Long time partner Ryan O’Neil was there when the nominations were announced and spoke about Farrah.

“I know that she is smiling that fabulous smile in heaven right now, and that she is grateful the show has been so well received not only by her peers in the industry but by the public at large.”

View photos and videos of Farrah’s funeral here.

Watch Farrah’s Story below.

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Ryan O’Neal Drug Charges Dropped, If…

Missy — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:55:31 +0000

Back in September 2008 Ryan O’Neal and his son Redmond O’Neal were both arrested after a search of the actor’s home, in which the authorities found methamphetamines. It looks like Ryan is catching a break during his time of mourning. His longtime girlfriend Farrah Fawcett passed away on June 25th after a courageous battle with cancer.

On Friday a Malibu Superior Court judge stated that Ryan’s charges will be dropped “If” he completes a chemical dependency treatment program before his court date next year. The judge feels that Ryan has been a model citizen in recent months.

As for Redmond, who is currently in a “rehab” facility jail, he is said to be doing well. Although he is behind bars, Redmond was able to attend his mother’s funeral to say his final goodbyes.

Outside the court room on Friday, Ryan stated that they have “high hopes” for Redmond and his future sobriety.

The photo above was taken on July 4th while Ryan was out and about at the beach for some relaxation and a little game of Frisbee.

View photos of Farrah’s funeral here.

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Griffin O’Neal Barred From Farrah Fawcett Funeral, EXCLUSIVE: Wife Speaks Out (PHOTOS)

Meg — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:41:54 +0000

EXCLUSIVE: We reported yesterday that Griffin O’Neal was barred from entering the memorial service for Farrah Fawcett yesterday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Los Angeles. He and his wife Joanna Berry O’Neal and their young child showed up but were not on the private guest list.

Griffin is the son of actor Ryan O’Neal and actress Joanna Moore. He and his father have been estranged since an incident in February 2007 led to the arrest of the elder O’Neal. Ryan claimed at the time that he was protecting Griffin’s pregnant girlfriend when he grabbed a gun and fired shots, only after his son began wildly swinging a fireplace poker.

We reported the above information in a previous story detailing Farrah Fawcett’s funeral – see funeral photos and video here. We have since heard from Griffin O’Neal’s wife. Joanna Berry O’Neal wanted to set the record straight about the reason for the estrangement of the father and son:

“I am Griffin’s wife and was present the night of the attack. Ryan was doing drugs and became enraged, attacking Griffin with the fireplace poker and subsequently smashed me in the face with it, resulting in 10 stitches and fracturing my face in 4 places, and damaging my left eye.

When Griffin wrestled the poker away from his father, as we were trying to flee, Ryan went to get his gun. Ryan was arrested for assault, not Griffin. If Griffin had attacked Ryan, he would’ve been arrested. Ryan tried to spin the story in the media to protect his image. He is not a nice guy.”

Griffin O’Neal told People magazine in September 2008, “It’s a very screwed-up family. If you want to be emotionally healthy and strong, you’ve got to get out…it’s a truly sad situation.” He told Larry King on August 3, 2009 that his father forced cocaine on him at age 11.

In any case, the estrangement is real and Griffin O’Neal, along with his wife and their child, were not allowed to pay their final respects to Farrah Fawcett.

View photos of the family below. Turns out Ryan O’Neal hit on his own daughter at the funeral – see details here.

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Farrah Fawcett Funeral (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Meg — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:25:40 +0000

The funeral for actress Farrah Fawcett was held in Los Angeles this afternoon. Her long time partner Ryan O’Neal was one of nine pallbearer who helped to carry the flower laden casket. He and Farrah’s long time friend Alana Stewart entered the church together, both wearing black.

Redmond O’Neal was able to the attend the 4:00 p.m. service at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church after receiving a three hour pass from Judge Jane Godfrey. He was dressed in a suit and wore dark sunglasses.

The couple’s son has been incarcerated at Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic since April 5, 2009, undergoing intensive treatment for drug addiction, as ordered by the court. A judge gave him one last opportunity to get his life back on track. He will go to prison if he is unable to finish his current program successfully.

Ryan O’Neal’s other son Griffin O’Neal was photographed outside the church but was barred from entering the service. He has been estranged from his father since February 2007, after wildly swinging a fireplace poker and grazing him several times. Ryan O’Neal fled to his bedroom to retrieve a handgun.

Ryan O’Neal fired several shots into a banister, reportedly to frighten Griffin, and ultimately ended up being arrested for assault. Griffin added fuel to the fire by giving an interview to People magazine, indicating that the only way to survive was to get away from his “really messed up family”.

EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: We subsequently heard from Joanna Berry, Griffin O’Neal’s wife. She wanted to set the record straight. She was present on the night of the attack. She says that it was Ryan O’Neal who was brandishing the fireplace poker that ended up striking Berry on the head. She ended up receiving facial fractures and required 10 stitches. She claims that it is Ryan O’Neal who put a false spin on the story to protect his image. SEE DETAILS HERE.

See funeral photos and video from the funeral below.

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Farrah Fawcett Funeral Details (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Meg — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:31:53 +0000

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The family of Farrah Fawcett has released funeral details for the actress and 70’s icon who died on Thursday after a valiant three year battle with anal cancer. Her journey was skillfully documented by her friend of thirty-years Alana Stewart. The movie Farrah’s Story aired five-weeks ago and again last night.

A private funeral service was held on Tuesday afternoon, June 30, at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Los Angeles at 4:00 p.m. pacific time.

Her long-time partner Actor Ryan O’Neal and their son Redmond O’Neal were on hand at the invitation only service. The younger O’Neal received a special court sanctioned ‘furlough’ from Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic to attend his mother’s funeral mass – see details here.

View a photo gallery of the 70’s icon below and watch funeral video from this afternoon in Los Angeles. Funeral photos available here.

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Farrah Fawcett: Son Redmond O’Neal At Funeral (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Meg — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:42:29 +0000

With the passing of actress Farrah Fawcett on Thursday, June 25, there was much speculation about whether her son Redmond O’Neal would be able to see her before she died. A Los Angeles judge did allow two temporary furloughs over the past few months but her son was only able to speak to her by phone in the days leading up to her death from anal cancer.

We are now told that Ryan O’Neal was able to convince a judge to allow the couple’s son to attend his mother’s funeral. Farrah’s son has been undergoing intensive drug treatment at a remote California prison. Court Commissioner Jane Godfrey has signed a release order that allowed Redmond O’Neal to remove his prison garb and put on a suit and tie to attend his mother’s funeral, which was held at a Catholic cathedral in L.A. – see details here.

According to court records, Fawcett’s son is responding well to rehab treatment at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic and is due back in court in July. He is reportedly devastated by his mother’s death and has committed to his sobriety in order to honor her memory because he promised her that he would stay clean.

Ryan O’Neal recently sat down with Barbara Walters. The taped interview took place just a few days before Fawcett’s death. He told Walters that he planned to marry his long-time partner…but sadly that did not happen.

View photos of Ryan O’Neal, grieving as he left the hospital yesterday following the death of his long-time partner. See FUNERAL VIDEO BELOW. Funeral photos available here.

Griffin O’Neal was barred from attending the funeral.

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Farrah Fawcett Dies

Andrea — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:09:58 +0000

Farrah Fawcett has died after a long battle with cancer at the age of 62.

Fawcett, who received her last rites just a few hours ago, died at 9:28 a.m. PST at St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, where she has been hospitalized for the past two weeks. Her longtime partner Ryan O’Neal, along with her best friend Alana Stewart, was by her bedside when she passed away.

Fawcett is survived by her son Redmond O’Neal, 24, who is currently serving a prison term for repeated drug offenses.

View photos below of Ryan O’Neal leaving the hospital after Farrah’s death.

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