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Liz Smith | 06/25/2009 12:50 pm

Liz Smith Remembers Her 'Texas Friend' Farrah Fawcett

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One of the nicest women in show business – Farrah Fawcett – has left us. She was my Texas friend and we shared a February 2 birthday that kept us in touch with one another. I well remember how this dear girl, who became an iconic "Charlie’s Angel" sensation with her good looks and great hair, always remained devoted to her family and worried about their welfare. We never had a conversation that didn’t lead back to her parents!

When she more than fulfilled promises most people didn’t even believe she could keep, nobody was more thrilled than I was. (She was Emmy and Golden Globe nominated multiple times for dramatic performances in "The Burning Bed," "Extremities," "Between Two Women," "Small Sacrifices" and perhaps for her greatest role – heiress Barbara Hutton in "Poor Little Rich Girl.")

I want to thank her longtime lover Ryan O’Neal for the way he stood by when she needed him most. So long, little birthday Aquarian. Sleep easy. 

Read more about: Beauty, Entertainment, Farrah Fawcett, Film, Friendship, Liz Smith, Obituaries, Ryan O'Neal, Style

22 Reader Comments (so far…) Sign In or Register to comment

Terri D
I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend. As she was such an icon to the rest of us that will miss her, I can only imagine what a light she was in your life. As you said so well, Sleep easy, dear Farrah.
By Terri D on 06/25/2009 1:06 pm
Bethany Christian
I don’t believe I have ever been so proud to be a woman as when I watched her documentary.  She showed such courage and optimism. She was a brave brave woman!  My sympathies to her friends and family.
By Bethany Christian on 06/25/2009 1:16 pm
Richard Bassett
Now she truly is an ‘angel’. God bless her.
By Richard Bassett on 06/25/2009 1:57 pm
Roxanne Cohen
My sincere sympathy to her family and friends.  She showed such strength and faith during her last months….and the documentary was a tribute to all she was/is.  Rest in peace, Angel.
By Roxanne Cohen on 06/25/2009 2:00 pm
Washington Cube

From past television interviews, it was clear she had an extraordinary, loving relationship with her parents. Her poor Daddy, losing his baby girl.

The most poignant moment on that recent documentary of Farrah’s life, was seeing her gaze out the window at the weather, and wondering if when she was an angel, she’d still be able to dip her hand back into earth to feel rain (or a cloud, or snow.)  It was just heartbreaking.  She was such a strong, little fighter. I extend my sympathy to those of you who were her friend and to her family.  Her son has a hard path to pursue without his mother, and I hope those who loved Farrah work with him with the hope he can make it.

By Washington Cube on 06/25/2009 2:05 pm
Irish Eyes NY
Rest in Peace, little angel.
By Irish Eyes NY on 06/25/2009 2:08 pm
Rho
May she rest in peace with the real Angels now. 
By Rho on 06/25/2009 2:17 pm
Frederica Winter

Dear Liz: I am so sorry for your loss. your friend Farrah Faucett. I have

never seen anyone who wanted to live so much as she. Peace be with her and all her loved ones.   Sincerely, Frederica Winter

By Frederica Winter on 06/25/2009 2:22 pm
Eldebbo C
So sad to hear about Farrah. My father battled cancer only for a few months after he was diagnosed. Those few months were so very tough for all of us. I can only imagine what her family and friends are feeling, as it’s been a lot longer than a few months. A blessing in disguise, maybe…
By Eldebbo C on 06/25/2009 3:13 pm
maria grazia swan
I’m always in awe of people like Farrah, they go through illness and die with such courage and dignity. May we all be that strong.
By maria grazia swan on 06/25/2009 4:05 pm
Zera Lee

Liz, it looks like she may have company today - Michael Jackson. I sad, sad day.

By Zera Lee on 06/25/2009 5:14 pm
Laura Ward
Her documentary is going to have a lot of value on how to face cancer for cancer patients as well as for the family of cancer patients.
By Laura Ward on 06/25/2009 6:08 pm
James the Game
She proved to be a good actress, too.
By James the Game on 06/25/2009 6:15 pm
Pdr de
Farrah was much on my mind this morning - I found myself praying that God would take her and end her suffering and said out loud, "Go toward the light, Farrah - go toward the light!  Don’t be afraid - just let go!"  I was so impressed with this wonderful woman, at her courage and determination, at her refusing to give up.  She was, beautiful and multi-talented but more important, she was an amazingly wonderful, loving, caring human being.  She will be sorely missed and has set an example for us to follow should we ever find ourselves in similar circumstances. May God hold her in the palm of His hand! 
By Pdr de on 06/25/2009 6:45 pm
Yvonne Faye
Rest in heaven dear Farrah. 
By Yvonne Faye on 06/25/2009 7:51 pm
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