Farrah Fawcett’s Iconic Swimsuit Donated to the Smithsonian

The red swimsuit that made Farrah Fawcett into a iconic pin-up is headed to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

Fawcett’s longtime companion Ryan O’Neal donated the swimsuit and other items, including an original copy of the swimsuit poster, a leather-bound book of Fawcett’s personal copies of scripts for the first season of Charlie’s Angels, a Fawcett swimsuit jigsaw puzzle, a “Farrah Phenomenon” 1976 edition of TV Guide, an original 1977 Farrah Fawcett doll and a “Farrah’s Glamour Center” hairstyling toy, to the Smithsonian on Wednesday.

The items will join the museum’s pop culture history collection, which includes items ranging from Dorothy’s ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz to Kermit the Frog.

Best known for her role on Charlie’s Angels, Fawcett’s iconic 1976 poster in which she donned a clingy red bathing suit sold millions of copies.

After a long battle with cancer, Fawcett died in 2009 at the age of 62.

Farrah Fawcett Left Over $3M to Cancer Charity

Farrah Fawcett was dedicated to her cancer charity, and, according to tax documents, she left $3.3 million to the Farrah Fawcett Foundation after her death in June 2009. The actress apparently bequeathed two separate contributions of $3,269,169 and $50,000.

According to RadarOnline.com, actor Harrison Ford was one of the first people to donate to the charity, handing over a personal cheque for $5,000.

Financial records show the foundation donated $85,000 to two charities last year, The Angeles Clinic Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The documents reveal the foundation is currently worth at least $5 million.

Following her death, it was revealed Farrah had left the bulk of her $10 million savings to troubled son Redmond O’Neal, 24, while her long-term partner Ryan O’Neal was excluded from her will completely.

In June, Farrah’s friends and family – including Ryan, Redmond, Ryan's daughter Tatum O'Neal and best friend Alana Stewart – gathered at the new offices of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation, and pledged to continue the work started by the late star.

Alana said: "If I can help carry on Farrah's mission for the foundation, it's an honour for me. I feel almost like she's a guardian angel watching over me, and I feel like she's smiling down on us and very happy that she died for a cause. She felt that she could help a lot of people and she could give a lot of people inspiration, courage and hope."

O'Neal Family Commemorates Anniversary of Farrah Fawcett's Passing

Ryan, Tatum and Redmond O’Neal commemorated the one year anniversary of the death of Farrah Fawcett Friday by visiting the actress’ Los Angeles gravesite.

Redmond, Fawcett’s 25-year-old son, was on a day pass from a sober living facility where he is undergoing court-ordered drug rehab.

"I saw my mom’s gravesite for the first time today," Redmond said at a private gathering Friday evening to celebrate the opening of The Farrah Fawcett Foundation, founded to promote funding for alternative methods of cancer research. "I miss my mother so much. I’m glad she’s not suffering anymore. I know she’s looking down on us."

"I wish I could talk to her," Ryan said of his companion of more than 25 years. "Having Farrah gone has been very hard. It hurts. I don’t know what Redmond is going through. He is quiet about it, but he must be suffering terribly."

"Dad is an emotional man, and Farrah’s death has taken its toll on him," says Tatum, who recently reconciled with her father after years of estrangement. "But our being able to reconnect as a family is so beautiful. Farrah would be so happy that we’re all here."

Ryan O'Neal Misses Farrah Fawcett Every Day

It's been a year since her death, but Ryan O'Neal says he can still hear Farrah Fawcett's voice.

The actor is still grieving for his late long-term partner -- who passed away on June 25, 2009 -- and admits he misses the Charlie's Angels star every day.

Ryan said in an interview with TV show Today: "I hear her voice, I see her silhouette. I miss her cooking. I haven’t had a good meal since she left me. It’s harder than I thought. I miss her. We all miss her.”

Ryan dated the Hollywood star -- who died aged 62 after losing a three-year battle with anal cancer -- on and off for over 20 years and they had a son, Redmond O'Neal, together.

The 69-year-old star insists Redmond is now finally getting his life back on track following his time in jail and rehab for drug offenses. Ryan said of his son: "I’m greatly relieved and gratified by his progress in the last year. We see him all the time, and he’s beautiful. His mother would be very proud of him."

The Paper Moon star is hoping once his son is released from the sober living environment he is currently required to stay at in Pasadena, California, the pair will be able to mourn Farrah's death together.

He said: "We haven’t done it together yet I know he grieves and I grieve, but we really haven’t put our heads together. We thought maybe we should take a trip and do it that way, but that hasn’t happened.”

Ryan O'Neal Keeps a Shrine to Farrah Fawcett

Ryan O'Neal built a small memorial to his late lover Farrah Fawcett, who died last year from anal cancer. He keeps memoirs and photographs of the Charlie's Angels star and their families on top of his TV in his bedroom, his daughter revealed.

Tatum O'Neal -- with whom he recently reunited after several years' estrangement -- revealed: "He has this thing, like a shrine, on top of his television in his bedroom. There is a picture of Farrah and pictures of his kids."

Tatum -- who starred with her father in a number of films as a child, including Paper Moon, where she won an Oscar aged 10 -- noticed the shrine during a recent visit to her father's home.

The pair have always had a troublesome relationship but managed to put their past behind them after they met up for the first time in years at Farrah's funeral.

However, Ryan initially didn't recognize Tatum and asked her out on a date.

She explained: "Dad hadn't seen me in a long time and I looked a lot different, with long hair. So he says to me, as a joke, 'Hey baby, you want to go and get a drink?' I said, 'Daddy, you know I don't drink,' and then he realized it was me and went, 'Tatum!' "

The pair are now trying to rebuild their father/daughter relationship and focus on the future.

Tatum explained: "I love my father but I also realize he won't change. These days I treat him with respect and love. He told me he's sorry for the past. When he wasn't in my life, it felt like a part of me was missing."

Ryan and Farrah were together between 1982 and 1997, and again from 2001 until her death. They have one son, Redmond, together.

Ryan O'Neal Moving on from Farrah Fawcett Tragedy With Cheryl Tiegs

Actor Ryan O'Neal has found love with former supermodel Cheryl Tiegs, almost a year after losing his longtime partner Farrah Fawcett to cancer.

The Love Story star, 69, reconnected with old pal Tiegs last June when they paid their last respects to the tragic Charlie's Angels star at her funeral. But their relationship soon took a romantic turn as the 62-year-old beauty comforted a grieving O'Neal and they are now an item.

The stars went public with the romance earlier this month when they attended the Hollywood launch of Raquel Welch's new book, Beyond the Cleavage, together at an event co-hosted by Fawcett's best friend, Alana Stewart.

An eyewitness tells the tabloid, "He had his arm around Cheryl's waist, and it was clear that they were very happy together. "They both are in their 60s and have been around the block - but they are thrilled to have found each other."

Fawcett died on June 25th after a battle with anal cancer.

Kate Jackson Says She’s in “Financial Ruin”

She was supposed to be the smart one on Charlie’s Angels, but now Kate Jackson says she’s broke.

The 61-year-old actress, who also starred in the hit shows "The Rookies" and "Scarecrow and Mrs. King," has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against her former financial advisor seeking $3 million in damages.

According to http://www.tmz.com/: Jackson claims Farrah Fawcett’s former business manager, Richard B. Francis, knew about Kate’s “extremely close relationship” with Farrah and used that information to get Kate as a client.

Kate claims Francis told her she was worth roughly $5.4 million, and she could live off of the interest from her accounts, at least $300,000 per year. But Jackson said she was actually worth considerably less, only about $3 million. She claims she learned the truth about her finances when she agreed to buy a home in 2008, a home she claims Francis knew she couldn’t afford but he drained her savings account in order to pay for it anyway. Kate also claims Francis knew she was grossly overpaying for the property.

After Charlie's Angel, Kate when on to do some moviews. She played Michael Ontkean’s wife in the landmark 1982 movie Making Love but has not starred in a TV series since the 1988-89 show Baby Boom. Still, she has dozens of TV movies and television credits over the past two decades.

Kate made a memorable appearance at the 2006 Emmys with Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith and was close to Farrah until her death last year from cancer.

Kate ackson Was Too Upset to Be a Part of Farrah Fawcett Tribute

Charlie's Angels star Kate Jackson pulled out of joining the Farrah Fawcett tribute at the TV Land Awards on Saturday - because her pal's death is still so fresh.

Fawcett lost her battle with cancer last June and her Charlie's Angels castmate is still struggling to come to terms with the loss.

So she had to pass on the opportunity to pay tribute to the late actress, alongside Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith at the awards show in Los Angeles.

In a statement to fans, the actress explains, "Farrah was not only my friend, she was an iconic star who allowed us to hit the ground running that first season and spun us into the stratosphere.

"Emotionally, it was simply too soon for me to join my co-stars."

“Charlie’s Angels” Alum Cheryl Ladd & Jaclyn Smith Reunite at TV Land Awards

How cool is this?

The ageless Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith were dazzling Saturday night at the TV Land Awards where Charlie’s Angels received an award and their late co-star, Farrah Fawcett was remembered in a tribute. (Nice of Farrah to receive her due after that infuriating Oscar snub last month.)

Cheryl and Jaclyn were handed the pop culture award after Ryan O’Neal introduced a Farrah who died last year.

USA Today reports that Jaclyn and Cheryl recalled when their show was a phenomenon in the 1970s. “We were rock stars,” Jaclyn said. Added Cheryl: “We had to sneak in the back doors of restaurants.”

The two were happy to receive the award acknowledgment, but Smith said it was “bittersweet, because we’re missing a lot of members of our family.” They include not only Farrah but John Forsythe, the voice of Charlie, who passed away earlier this month.

“It was so beautiful,” Cheryl said of the Farrah tribute.

“And well-deserved,” continued Smith, noting her omission from the Academy Awards’ recap of the year’s deaths. “It was sad she was left out at the Oscars, but certainly tonight she wasn’t. … You can see the distance her career went and how accomplished she became. And along with it, she was an interesting person, a good person to know, a good person to have on your side. I miss her.”

Cheryl and Jaclyn were members of the show’s cast for four and five years, respectively – longer than any of the other cast members including Farrah (1 full season plus three episodes in seasons 3 and 4), Kate Jackson (3 seasons), Shelley Hack (1 season) and Tanya Roberts (1 season).

They not only were the backbone of the show for most of its run, they are also two very lovely ladies who have conducted themselves with such grace and class over the years.

The gala will be aired on TV Land on Sunday, April 25th. Make sure you watch it!

Cheryl Ladd Almost Turned Down Charlie's Angels

Cheryl Ladd almost turned down her iconic role in hit TV series Charlie's Angels - because she feared fans would reject her for replacing tragic TV legend Farrah Fawcett.

Ladd replaced Fawcett and played her character's sister Kris Munroe for 90 episodes between 1977 and 1981.

But the actress was convinced she'd face a bitter backlash from Fawcett's loyal fans.

She says, "I was really nervous because I was stepping in and hoping beyond hope the show would work with me in it. Let's face it, there were big shoes to fill. So I said, 'Ok, if I could be funny and make mistakes, then I have something to play that makes sense to me.'"

Ladd paid tribute to her predecessor at Saturday's TV Land Awards, where Fawcett was honoured with a special tribute - 10 months after she lost her battle with anal cancer.

Farrah Fawcett's Executors Blast Outrageous Money Misuse Allegations

The executors of Farrah Fawcett's estate have slammed allegations of financial mismanagement, branding the accusations by producer/filmmaker Craig Nevius "outrageous".

Estate trustee Richard B. Francis sued Nevius in January, claiming he "sensationalised" the Charlie's Angels star's story in "amateurish" footage he produced for a documentary about her illness.

In the legal papers, Nevius is accused of seeking "misplaced revenge" when Fawcett rejected his work, by revealing private and personal information about the actress, giving out footage without her consent and embezzling cash from the trust she set up for the film.

Nevius denied the claims, insisting he enjoyed a cordial working relationship with Fawcett before her death last June after a battle with anal cancer.

He recently filed his response to Francis' lawsuit, alleging the legal action itself is a misuse of Fawcett's funds and accusing executors of withholding cash from the tragic star's beneficiaries, including her elderly father.

The suit goes on to takes aim at Fawcett's longtime partner Ryan O'Neal and the actress' best friend Alana Stewart, who filmed the footage for Farrah's Story, the show which documented her losing her fight against the disease.

Nevius alleges Stewart took advantage of her relationship with Fawcett to boost sales of her book about life with the star.

But attorneys for Fawcett's estate have slammed Nevius' claims.

Howard Weitzman, who also represents O'Neal, Stewart and Francis, tells the Associated Press: "I've read Mr. Nevius' response to our complaint which I think contains spurious and outrageous allegations. I'm confident the truth will all come out during the course of the litigation."

Academy Apologizes for Farrah Fawcett Snub

It was no oversight. The executive director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has apologized to the friends, family and fans of Farrah Fawcett, who was conspicuously omitted from Sunday night's Oscar-event tribute to Hollywood personalities who had died over the past year.

While some agents and publicists, besides actors, were included in the memorial, Fawcett, a high-profile star better known for her TV work (who also appeared on the big screen), was not. Neither was Gene Barry – who was seen in both versions of War of the Worlds – or Bea Arthur.

Among those criticizing the Academy for its selective omissions were critic Roger Ebert and Oscar-winner Jane Fonda.

In response, the Academy's Bruce Davis, who was responsible for the "in memoriam" segment (and has been since the tradition began in 1993), said late Tuesday: "There's nothing you can say to people, particularly to family members, within a day or two of the show that helps at all. They tend to be surprised and hurt, and we understand that and we're sorry for it."

Davis, who also says he stands by the decision about Fawcett's absence, had considered including her, but ultimately felt her "remarkable television work" would be more appropriately honored at the TV Academy's Emmys (which she was). He also noted that several notable screenwriters were not included in the tribute.

Oscar-winner Tatum O'Neal, whose father Ryan O'Neal was Fawcett's longtime companion, also issued a statement Tuesday. It said: "On behalf of myself, my father Ryan O’Neal and my entire family, we are deeply saddened that a truly beautiful and talented actress Farrah Fawcett was not included in the memorial montage during the 82nd Academy Awards. We are bereft with this exclusion of such an international icon who inspired so many for so many reasons. Beautiful, talented Farrah will never be forgotten by her family and amazing fans."

Davis defended the tribute's inclusion of Michael Jackson, who was better known for his musical accomplishment than for his screen work, because the late pop star was the subject of a successful feature documentary last year.

Ryan and Tatum O'Neal Disappointed by Farrah Fawcett's Oscars Snub

Farrah Fawcett's longtime partner, Ryan O'Neal, has joined other Hollywood figures including Jane Fonda and Roger Ebert in expressing dismay that Fawcett was left out of the "In Memoriam" segment of Sunday's Academy Awards.

"There is no comment other than we were disappointed that she was not included," a rep for Ryan O'Neal stated.

Fonda and Ebert both Tweeted about the snub during the broadcast. "No Farrah Fawcett in the memorial tribute? Major fail," Ebert wrote. "And where was Farrah Fawcett? She should have been included #oscars #FAIL," wrote Fonda.

The "In Memoriam" portion of the broadcast features a montage of film-industry figures who have passed away in the previous year. Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences spokeswoman Leslie Unger says the segment can only honor so many people.

"Every year it's an unfortunate reality that we can't include everybody," she tells the Associated Press.

Even before the show, Academy executive director Bruce Davis spoke about the difficult process of creating the segment. "It is the single most troubling element of the Oscar show every year," he told AP last week. "Because more people die each year than can possibly be included in that segment."

Davis explained that he and a small committee narrow an initial list of more than 100 people down to about 30. "It gets close to agonizing by the end," he said. "You are dropping people who the public knows. It's just not comfortable."

Tatum O'Neal shared her opinion on Farrah's snub and here's what she had to say "On behalf of myself, my father Ryan O’Neal and my entire family, we are deeply saddened that a truly beautiful and talented actress Farrah Fawcett was not included in the memorial montage during the 82nd Academy Awards. We are bereft with this exclusion of such an international icon who inspired so many for so many reasons. Beautiful, talented Farrah will never be forgotten by her family and amazing fans."

Fawcett, who died last June at age 62, was primarily a TV actress, though she did appear in a number of feature films.

Redmond O'Neal: Fighting to Stay Sober to Make Mom Farrah Proud

Redmond O'Neal, appearing in court Wednesday for a status hearing on his judge-ordered drug rehab, told People magazine that his late mother Farrah Fawcett is on his mind as he fights addiction.

"I'm doing great. I am focused on my recovery and plan not to let anything get in the way," O'Neal, 25, says. "I am doing my best to make my mother proud."

As part of the evaluation, L.A. Superior Court Judge Michael Tynan eliminated all home visits for O'Neal, who is in a one-year residential facility, telling him, "Right now, pal, you are still in trouble. You need to take a good look inside or nothing will ever change."

O'Neal's incarceration stems from a January 2008 drug arrest and a probation violation. He's scheduled for another progress report on April 7th.

"Redmond's status report was good," his attorney Richard Pintal said. "But the judge is keeping a careful eye on him. Redmond is still facing a tough road and today he got some tough love."

Fawcett died in June 2009 after a battle with cancer.

Ryan O'Neal Making Second Farrah Fawcett Documentary

Ryan O’Neal is going to make a second documentary about Farrah Fawcett’s cancer battle. The actor has commissioned a producer to work on a “tribute” show to his long-term love, who died last June, and crews are already in Texas to interview those who were closest to the late star.

Ryan’s publicist, Arnold Robinson, said: "My understanding is that he is collecting recollections/memories of Farrah from her friends and family for archival purposes.”

It is believed the producer of the documentary is Stephanie Lynn, who has regularly been pictured with Ryan since Farrah’s death. It is unclear if anyone who was involved in Farrah’s Story, which chronicled the actress’ fight with cancer and was broadcast on US TV network NBC - is also working on the project. A source told website Radar Online: “It will take a completely different direction to the first documentary.”

In September, Stephanie placed an advertisement in the Hollywood Reporter newspaper saying: "Looking for candid footage of Farrah for upcoming one-hour tribute."

The documentary will also incorporate photographs taken by Samuel Lippke at 62-year-old Farrah’s funeral service, which was held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, a Roman Catholic church in Los Angeles. In a statement posted on his website, Samuel said: "I had the honor of photographing an amazing woman’s funeral. I can’t write much due to discretion rules and I can’t post images that I took... all of my images go straight to Ryan and no-one else.
I photographed some extremely touching moments, bagpipes, tears, rosary beads, eulogies, it was beautiful."

Kate Jackson: 'I Was Banned From Seeing Fawcett in Her Final Days'

Kate Jackson alleges she was banned from seeing her Charlie's Angels co-star Farrah Fawcett on her death bed - and constantly regrets not having the chance to say her final goodbyes to the actress.

Fawcett fought a long battle with anal cancer before her death in June, even filming her ongoing fight against the disease for a documentary, Farrah's Story.

But as Fawcett's condition deteriorated, Jackson - a close friend of the actress after their time spent on the spy series - was told to stop visiting her pal.

She tells http://www.radaronline.com/, “I was shut out. I was prevented from saying goodbye to one of my best friends. I was walking across the lobby at her apartment, carrying a shopping bag with apples, grapes, green tea and as I got toward the elevator, the security guard yelled out ‘Ms Jackson, no-one upstairs.’

“I turned around, looked at the guard and said, ‘What?’ I was stunned. I walked over to him. I was really incredulous because this particular guard had seen me from the beginning. I asked him why and he said he didn’t know, but it had come from upstairs.

“From that moment on, we weren’t able to see or talk to Farrah, again. It was very upsetting."

She then confronted Fawcett's best friend, Alana Hamilton, over the situation and was told the ailing actress didn't want any visitors in her dying days - but Jackson is convinced she was lied to.

She adds, “Alana told me that was what Farrah wanted, because she didn’t want anyone to see her like that. That, to me, didn’t make much sense because the whole world was about to see her like that in the documentary, Farrah’s Story. It didn’t sound right.

“On the minuscule possibility that what Alana said was true, I did not wish to do something against Farrah’s wishes and just burst in. On the chance it was Farrah’s wishes, we all didn’t want to upset her. I wanted to respect her wishes. But to be truthful, I wish I had burst in, I really do.”

Farrah Fawcett Filmmaker Dismisses Allegations

The filmmaker who is facing a lawsuit from Farrah Fawcett's estate has dismissed accusations he fell out with the late actress over plans for her documentary - insisting he is looking forward to proving his case in court.

In a suit filed at Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday, representatives of the estate allege Craig Nevius "sensationalised" the Charlie's Angels star's story in the "amateurish" footage he produced.

The papers, obtained by TMZ.com, also allege Nevius sought "misplaced revenge" after the actress rejected his work, by revealing private and personal information about Fawcett, giving out footage without her consent and embezzling cash from the trust she set up for the film.

But Nevius is adamant the claims aren't true, insisting he enjoyed a cordial working relationship with Fawcett, who died last year following a battle with anal cancer.

He says in a statement to E! News, "These accusations are nothing more than a fabricated press release disguised as a lawsuit. As much as I would like to answer the allegations and disprove them right here and right now in the court of public opinion, I will wait to do so in a court of law. I will be happy to let the work Farrah and I did together (over years) speak for itself. And I will be more than happy to let the video tapes, documents, witnesses and Farrah's own words (both written and spoken) speak for me and defend me, finally removing all doubt and suspicion as to what actually happened during the final months of her life and who her real exploiters are."

Nevius has already launched his own lawsuit against Fawcett's partner Ryan O'Neal, claiming the actor forced him out of the project.

A two-hour documentary, titled Farrah's Story, was filmed by the actress and her friend Alana Stewart and aired in May 2009 - just a month before the star's tragic death.

Farrah Fawcett's Estate Sues Over Documentary

Lawyers representing Farrah Fawcett's estate are suing the man who was hired to make the documentary charting the late star's battle with anal cancer.

In a suit filed at Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday, representatives of the estate allege filmmaker Craig Nevius embezzled thousands of dollars and "sensationalised" the Charlie's Angels star's story in the footage he produced, according to the papers obtained by TMZ.com.

Fawcett's lawyers slate Nevius' documentary as "amateurish and sensationalised, and looked like tabloid journalism, which was not at all what Ms. Fawcett wanted."

They also claim Nevius sought "misplaced revenge" after the actress rejected his work, by allegedly revealing private and personal information about Fawcett, giving out footage without her consent and embezzling cash from the trust she had set up for the film.

Nevius has already launched his own lawsuit against Fawcett's partner Ryan O'Neal, claiming he was forced out of the project. Nevius alleges he made a deal with Fawcett in 2004 to document her life, claiming he worked with the actress for two years up until her cancer diagnosis in 2006, when a group including O'Neal and Fawcett's friend Alana Stewart "began to take actions to wrongfully interfere with Nevius' contractual relationship with Ms. Fawcett."

Nevius accuses O'Neal of physically threatening him and demanding he relinquish his control of the company producing the documentary.

Fawcett's business manager Richard Francis was also listed as a defendant.

O'Neal and Stewart hit back at Nevius' claim for damages, criticising him for making "horrific" accusations and chastising him for taking legal action during such a trying period for the ailing actress.

The estate is seeking unspecified damages.

Was Ryan O'Neal Left Out of Farrah Fawcett's Will?

A love story until the very end, Ryan O'Neal stayed with Farrah Fawcett until her death from cancer. So how, then, does he react to reports that the actress left most of her estate to their son Redmond – and nothing to him?

"Farrah's and my relationship was based on a deep love and respect for one another and for our son Redmond," O'Neal says in a statement. "After discussing how her financial affairs would be handled in the event of her passing we agreed that our son Redmond would be the primary beneficiary of her estate. These were Farrah's wishes and I am perfectly happy with them."

He doesn't say what – if anything – Fawcett left for him, though O'Neal has noted in the past that he's financially well-off due to smart real estate investments over the years. He insists that what's important isn't money anyway:

"I sincerely hope that everyone will remember and celebrate the legacy that Farrah left behind, and will now let her rest in peace.”

Farrah's Family Rocked by Secret Lover Claims

Farrah Fawcett's family has been stunned by allegations the actress included a secret lover in her will.

The Charlie's Angels star passed away in June, aged 62, and reportedly left the bulk of her multi-million dollar fortune to her troubled son Redmond O'Neal - excluding her longterm partner Ryan O'Neal from her legacy.

But now British newspaper the Sunday Express claims the star left $96,000 to former Texas footballer Greg Lott, who previously claimed to have been her secret longterm lover.

Lott published a string of love letters in a bid to support his story, and was subsequently dismissed by Ryan O'Neal as a "disgruntled ex-boyfriend from the sixties."

But the former athlete has revealed he was included in Fawcett's will and insists her decision to leave him a portion of her estate proves she cared for him until the end. He has also accused O'Neal of keeping him away from Fawcett when she was dying.

He says, "I am a beneficiary of her estate. I have been asked to maintain the confidentiality of the estate, which I must respect.

"This news that I am indeed in her will and Ryan is not raises some serious questions about why he prevented me from seeing the love of my life in her final months. Farrah meant the world to me and I know that I equally had a profound impact on her. I cannot understand how those around her chose to keep me from her."