Farrah Fawcett's son Redmond O'Neal 'diagnosed with schizophrenia', believes family 'ruined' him: Sources

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Redmond O'Neal, the son of Hollywood legends Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal, has led a tragic life marked by addiction, mental illness, and a string of legal troubles that now keep him confined in a Los Angeles institution.

According to insiders, the 39-year-old has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and antisocial personality disorder. 

Redmond O'Neal has shown 'little progress'

Redmond O’Neal's life took a dramatic turn in 2019 when he was deemed unfit to stand trial for attempted murder and other serious charges, effectively sealing his fate within Patton State Hospital, where he could remain indefinitely.

"Redmond has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and antisocial personality disorder," shared a source, noting that despite his time in the institution, he has shown "little progress in his time at Patton State Hospital," according to In Touch.

They further revealed that Redmond's moments of clarity are rare and often emotionally overwhelming, bringing him to tears "sometimes uncontrollably." These "moments of recognition" only add to the heartbreak surrounding his condition, as he remains trapped in his own mind, isolated from his family and the outside world. 

Inside Redmond O'Neal's troubled past filled with addiction, violence, and legal battles

In 2018, Redmond O'Neal was accused of a series of violent acts, including stabbing a man, injuring another with a broken bottle, and armed robbery.

The charges also included possession of heroin and meth, adding to a history of substance abuse that has plagued him since his teenage years. His life has been a cycle of incarceration, rehab, and psych wards—a reality that kept him from attending his father's funeral last December.

Ryan, known for 'Love Story,' died of heart failure on December 8, 2023, leaving behind a fractured family with little hope of reaching Redmond.

While Redmond was once reported to be the chief beneficiary of his father’s estimated $30 million estate, sources told the New York Post that the will has perhaps been changed and that Patrick O'Neal, Ryan's son from his marriage to Leigh Taylor-Young, will be the chief beneficiary.

Redmond O'Neal continues to blame his family for his troubles

Redmond O’Neal's relationship with his family has been strained for years, and insiders say he refuses visits from his half-siblings, Tatum O'Neal, Griffin O'Neal, and Patrick O'Neal. The family’s fame and public image, which Redmond blames for his current situation, have left him with lingering resentment.

Another source close to the O'Neal family disclosed, "He just continually believes his family ruined him!" Rather than recognizing the impact of his drug addiction, Redmond reportedly directs his anguish toward his parents, particularly his late mother, 'Charlie’s Angels' icon Fawcett.