Ryan O'Neal will reunite with Farrah Fawcett in heaven, says 'Paper Moon' actors son Patrick
Ryan O'Neal, the renowned Hollywood actor, will join Farrah Fawcett in heaven, his son Patrick O'Neal said, marking the poignant moment when one of Hollywood's most cherished love stories commenced.
The iconic star, celebrated for both his idol status and award-winning performances, passed away at 82, as announced by his son Patrick on social media.
Patrick shared a heartfelt tribute, accompanied by a photo of a sunset, expressing that tis is the most challenging thing he has ever had to say, but “here we go.”
Patrick stated that his dad had peacefully passed away that day, with a supportive and affectionate team by his side.
Describing him as a Hollywood legend, the Patrick spoke of his father's on-off relationship with Charlie's Angels star Farrah Fawcett, who died in 2009 at the age of 62 from cancer.
Farrah and Ryan had a strong connection, Patrick said, stating how much Ryan missed her.
Fawcett and O'Neal started their relationship in 1979, experiencing an intermittent connection. Their son, Redmond O'Neal, was born in 1985.
Despite never tying the knot, their intense love affair endured for 17 years until their split in 1997. Even though they lived in different homes at the time of the breakup, their lives remained intertwined. Post-separation, the two continued to co-parent their son.
O'Neal, renowned for his enduring relationship with Ms. Fawcett spanning decades, never formalized their union. He remarked that Farrah and he had no plans to marry — nor do they have plans to separate.
They reunited when the Love Story star faced leukemia in 2001. O’Neal stood by Fawcett throughout her battle with anal cancer, staying by her side until her
