Skating By
Two great '70s phenomena—skateboarding and Farrah's glorious mane—combine in this shot.
Angels in America
Deemed the epitome of "jiggle TV" by some critics, Aaron Spelling's sexy detective show Charlie's Angels helped define 1970s pop culture.
Six-Million Dollar Marriage
At the 1977 Golden Globes with fellow TV star and husband Lee Majors, Fawcett seemed to be part of a golden couple. The two would divorce five years later.
The Iconic Poster
Once upon a time in the 1970s, this poster of a smiling woman in front of an old Indian blanket was the preferred choice of artwork for dorms, bedrooms and places where men congregate.
Ryan O'Neal and Farrah
On the surface they seemed like a gorgeous All-American pair, but the duo maintained an on-off relationship filled with ups and downs—and a child, son Redmond.
Burning Ambition
The star displayed her acting chops as a battered woman in the 1984 TV movie The Burning Bed, which soon led to meatier roles for the actress.
Star Power
With O'Neal and son Redmond, Farrah received her star on the Walk of Fame in 1997.
Something to Talk About
The bombshell returned to The Late Show, the scene of an infamous 1997 appearance in which she seemed disoriented during her conversation with host David Letterman.
Mother and Son
In an undated picture, the actress takes son Redmond for a haircut.
Heavenly Reunion
The original Angels reappeared on stage at the 2006 Emmy Awards to honor their mentor and old friend, Aaron Spelling.
Embracing It All
The actress shares a tender moment with son Redmond.
Farrah's Story
The actress chronicles the struggle with her disease on a television special.