Farewell, Farrah

Farrah Fawcett died of cancer today. She was 62 years old.

She leaves behind a son, Redmond, and her longtime companion, Ryan O'Neal. Ryan wanted to marry her before she left him. He never got the chance.

Farrah Fawcett was one of that rare breed of Hollywood star. Because of her stunning looks, her dazzling smile, and that luscious mane of blond hair, she was not considered to be a great talent. That all changed when she showed off her considerable acting chops in the TV movie, "The Burning Bed". Based on a true story, Farrah starred as a battered wife who murdered her husband in self-defense. It was that case, and that movie, that changed many domestic abuse laws across the country.

Farrah was an actress, an artist, a writer, a film maker, and a mother. She showed the world that beauty and sexiness was more than age when she posed for Playboy in her 50's. She was a trail blazer and a trendsetter, and a true American icon.

RIP, Farrah. The world adores you, and we'll miss you. You were truly an angel amongst mortals.