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Dying Charlie's Angels star, Farrah Fawcett, is being sued
Evening Standard Updated 09:35am on 15 May 2009Actress Farrah Fawcett is embroiled in a legal battle as she nears what friends fear is the end of her battle with cancer.
Documentary: Farah Fawcett with her son Redmond O'Neal
Craig Nevius, the producer of a two-hour documentary which chronicles the Charlie's Angels star's treatments and efforts to maintain her dignity in the face of the disease, is seeking to regain “creative control” of the NBC special, Farrah's Story, which is due to be broadcast in the US today.
In one scene, Fawcett, 62 — pictured with her son Redmond O'Neal in the documentary — is shown shaving off what remains of her famous blonde hair. Mr Nevius is suing Fawcett, her former partner, Ryan O'Neal, and others claiming they interfered with his rights to produce the documentary.
Fawcett is suffering from complications from anal cancer that has spread to her liver.
At a showing in Beverly Hills the documentary drew applause and tears from an audience that included O'Neal. In an emotional interview yesterday, he said: “Why did it have to take my girl? God does not play favourites.”
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Appauling. Petty. Selfish.
- John, Ohio, USA, 20/05/2009 03:54
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Craig Nevius is outragous attempting to sueing a dying star for something so stupid he should be ashamed of himself she is very ill let her family and her spend their last days together and not intaganize her she needs to have rest and no aggravation i am pulling for you farrah right with all you have fight for your chance to live i wish you well and my heart and thoughts are with you may god bless you and look over you and hopefully cure you and take this evil cancer away best wishes and long time fan bonnie
- Bonnie, glen burnie md usa, 17/05/2009 04:50
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