Farrah's Fight

The original "Charlie's Angels," from left, Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett and Jaclyn Smith, offer a tribute to the late TV producer Aaron Spelling at the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Aug. 27, 2006. Fawcett is now in the battle of her life after being diagnosed with cancer on Sept. 29.

Actress Farrah Fawcett arrives at the Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner in Studio City, Calif., on Aug. 13, 2006. Fawcett reportedly is undergoing an aggressive regimen of chemotherapy and radiation to battle what is considered a treatable form of cancer.

Actress Farrah Fawcett jokes with David Letterman during a taping of "Late Show with David Letterman" in New York on Aug. 31, 2004. Her less-than-coherent interview on the show in 1997 made headlines.

Farrah Fawcett arrives for the MTV Video Music Awards in Miami on Aug. 29, 2004. Fawcett has enlisted the help of her ex, Ryan O'Neal, as she prepares to undergo treatment for cancer, O'Neal tells People magazine in its Oct. 23, 2006, issue. Fawcett, a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society, lost her sister, Diane, to lung cancer in 1998.

Actress Farrah Fawcett arrives for jury duty at Beverly Hills Municipal Court in California on July 6, 2005.

Actress Farrah Fawcett arrives for jury duty at Beverly Hills Municipal Court with her publicist Jay Bernstein on July 6, 2005. In the first half of 2006, Fawcett suffered several personal losses, including the death of her beloved mother, Polly, as well as Bernstein and mentor Aaron Spelling.

Farrah Fawcett attends the 2005 Television Critics Winter Press Tour at the Hilton Universal Hotel in Universal City, Calif., on Jan. 14, 2005. The actress was promoting her TV Land reality show "Chasing Farrah."

Actors Ryan O' Neal and Farrah Fawcett attend the Share, Inc., 51st Annual Boomtown Party at the Century Plaza Hotel & Spa in Century City, Calif., on May 15, 2004. The former couple, who have a 21-year-old son, Redmond, ended their tumultuous 17-year relationship in 1997. Fawcett was married to actor Lee Majors from 1973 to 1982.

Actress Farrah Fawcett holds her favorite "Fan" tastic Phenomenon award backstage at the 2nd Annual TV Land Awards on March 7, 2004. A year later, the elusive actress starred in "Chasing Farrah," her own reality series on the network.

Actress Farrah Fawcett speaks at the MTV Networks Upfront 2003 presentation to advertisers at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York on May 6, 2003. Behind her is a parody of her iconic 1976 swimsuit poster. The original, with a smiling Farrah in a red swimsuit, sold a still-unrivaled 12 million copies.

Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal attend the premiere of "Malibu's Most Wanted" in Los Angeles on April 10, 2003. Fawcett has enlisted the help of O'Neal as she prepares to undergo treatment for cancer, O'Neal tells People magazine in its Oct. 23, 2006, issue

Actors Ryan O'Neal, center, and Farrah Fawcett arrive with their son, Redmond, at the premiere of "Malibu's Most Wanted" in Los Angeles on April 10, 2003.

Robert Duvall and Farrah Fawcett in a scene from the 1998 film "The Apostle." Fawcett has earned critical praise for her acting in TV dramas like "The Burning Bed" and the film and stage versions of "Extremities."

From left, Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Cheryl Ladd, Jaclyn Smith and David Doyle in a scene from the TV series "Charlie's Angels, June 1, 1978. In 1976, Fawcett played the character of Jill Munroe for one year in the successful TV series. As settlement to a lawsuit stemming from her early departure, Fawcett appeared three more times as a guest star in seasons two and three.