Cher claims Farrah Fawcett wanted to spend her ‘final days’ with her but ex Ryan O’Neal wouldn’t allow it
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In her newly released memoir, 'Cher: The Memoir, Part 1', Cher shares a poignant story about her late friend Farrah Fawcett’s final days.
According to the 78-year-old music and acting icon, Fawcett, who died in 2009 at the age of 62 after battling anal cancer, expressed a desire to spend her remaining days at Cher’s Malibu mansion overlooking the Pacific Ocean, as reported by People.
Cher reveals Farrah Fawcett’s heartbreaking final request in new memoir
“When Farrah was sick, she would ask if she could spend her last days in my home because she wanted to see the ocean,” Cher writes, recalling her friend’s wish for peace in her final moments.
However, Cher claims that Fawcett’s on-again-off-again partner, Ryan O’Neal, denied her request. “Ryan said, ‘If she wants to see the ocean, she could stay at my house',” Cher alleges.
Fawcett and O’Neal’s decades-long relationship was filled with love and turbulence. The couple began dating in 1979, welcomed their son Redmond in 1985, and were together until 1997 before reuniting in 2001 after O’Neal’s leukemia diagnosis.
Despite the ups and downs, O’Neal expressed his devotion to Fawcett after her passing. “I loved her with all my heart,” he told PEOPLE at the time. Yet, their relationship, as detailed in O’Neal’s 2012 memoir 'Both of Us: My Life with Farrah', was far from perfect, marked by intense arguments and emotional struggles.
Cher and Fawcett’s bond began in the 1970s when Fawcett appeared as a guest on 'The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour'. Cher reflects fondly on the star-studded lineup of their show, which featured cultural icons like Elton John, Muhammad Ali, and the Jackson 5.
“Farrah brought a lightness and warmth to the set,” Cher writes, highlighting how their friendship grew over the years.
'Cher: The Memoir, Part 1' is now available, offering fans a glimpse into Cher’s life, friendships, and career.
Farrah Fawcett’s final wish revealed in Cher’s memoir sparks mixed reactions
The latest revelation from Cher’s memoir, 'Cher: The Memoir, Part 1', has ignited a lively debate online. In the book, Cher shares that her late friend Farrah Fawcett had expressed a desire to spend her final days at Cher’s Malibu mansion to enjoy the ocean view. However, Cher claims Fawcett’s on-again-off-again partner Ryan O’Neal refused the request, insisting Farrah could stay at his home instead.
Fans and critics took to social media to share their thoughts. “Wow, this is the book I want to read. Cher sounds like such a wonderful woman helping her fellow ladies and friends,” one user commented, while another was more skeptical, “Cher like every day. Sharing way too much without real proof, just her way of getting that attention she USED to get.”
Some fans praised Cher’s honesty and her knack for storytelling. “This is definitely not going to be your typical Hollywood autobiography. Wow! The stories she must have to tell! And I don't think anyone would ever accuse her of lying or embellishing,” one admirer noted.
Others, however, questioned her motives. “Not surprised! He was protecting Farrah. Cher loves talking about others who are no longer here to verify her claims,” wrote a skeptical user.
The story also sparked reflections on Fawcett’s decision-making and O’Neal’s role in her final days. “Sadly, Farrah obviously didn’t feel strong enough to make decisions for herself… she let a man make her final choices,” lamented one commenter.
“She died in her beautiful apartment, but the view of the ocean from Cher's house would have been beautiful too,” one user observed.
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