Farrah Fawcett proved she’s still a major draw for TV audiences when her special, Farrah’s Story, attracted 8.9 million viewers to NBC Friday night, according to a press release issued by the network. Although not the no. 1 network show for the evening (CBS’s Numb3rs outdistanced Fawcett, with 9.6 million people watching the procedural drama’s season finale), it was still NBC’s highest-rated Friday night program in a year, excluding the Olympics. Farrah’s Story, shot with Fawcett’s own video camera, documents the Charlie’s Angels vet’s two-and-a-half-year fight with anal cancer.
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So I guess we will start seeing more of this type of programming. I miss TGIF.
God bless her. I think her tragic story is an inspiration to others and will help create awareness about the disease.
This really was a sad, painful story to watch. She has tried so so hard to beat this. It breaks my heart to see her in all of that pain.
I never knew how complex treatment was.
Don’t worry, Chris: I don’t think that many celebrities would want to share the intimate details of their cancer treatment. I had no special attachment to Farrah, but found this to be incredibly moving, especially when her messed-up son came in near the end. God bless ‘em.
tgif…how do i get there??
she is a legend in her own way worrys me shes catholic and prays too mary she needs too no of the love of jesus and secure her eternity in heaven sadd to die a painful sickness disease and die and go to a hell of eternity
Although I feel sorry for her and her family, television has become a wasteland for voyeurs and dummies that most of Americans have become. What a waste of technology and minds.
Thank you for your Cancer story. I found it to be very well done and couldn’t hold back the tears for Farrah at the end. She is a remarkable person with much grace and dignity during her battle with Cancer. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Peace be with you and your loved ones.
Dearest Farrah,
When you were younger I thought you were so beautiful — but you are even more beautiful now. Your courage and faith in this battle are an inspiration for us all. If I could do anything to alleviate your suffering I would be there in an instant; but, as you said this is in God’s hands now. I am praying for you and your family – especially your beloved dad. God bless you and keep you in His tender loving hands.
PS I am a Sister of Mercy from the East coast and our Sisters here are praying for you, too. You are not alone.
Has Ms. Fawcett tried to contact the doctor who wrote, “Cancer Is A Fungus?” He is an Italian doctor who claims sodium bicarbonate can cure the body of tumors.
regarding LInda’s comment on Farah’s catholisism, Catholics do pray for intervention through Mary, and we also believe in Jesus and pray through him and to him. Farah is very brave to share her fight, and may God bless her.
Farrah, you are a hero. And, you are saving lives, there is no doubt. May God bless you, and hold you close.
I was so touched by this story.I wish there was something I could do to help Farrah.I agree with another comment that Farrah is going to save lives by making her struggle availble for viewers.I am praying for a miracle,and Farrah if you get to read these comments,know that you are loved by millions.God bless you and your family.
Farah, remember that on this journey, you must remain the Captain of your ship. From what I have seen, you are already doing so with great skill! Tell the doctors what you are feeling, and don’t be satisified with less than what you are seeking. (My dad is a pancreatic cancer survivor — it has been five years now.) You are an amazing lady! Best wishes for healing, peace and for every day to be your day, Randy W.
Dear Farrah,
You are so brave in bringing this decease out to the light, lots of people are getting aware of it because of you. May God bless you and your family.
It was painful to watch it reminded me of my mom and her will to live and what she went through, being weak,sick and to see another human being go through the same thing.I hope she get her miracle,But if she doesn’t I hope that as an angel God let’s her wet her wings. My heart goes out to her family and to her son fight your demons do it for her..
quote-SMIC-”Although I feel sorry for her and her family, television has become a wasteland for voyeurs and dummies that most of Americans have become. What a waste of technology and minds.”-end quote
yes, fluffy sit-coms are far more important than bringing awareness and hopefully funding to cancer research. sarcasm intended. sheesh.
thank you so much farrah for your bravery and inspiration. you are a shining example of hope, determination and positive attitude. your courage will help bring to the forefront, the need for research for many types of cancer. i can’t tell you what that means to me, personally. by sharing your own story and celebrity to get the message out, perhaps those who will someday hear, “i’m sorry mr./ms. smith, you have a rare form of cancer…” they will also get to hear, “…the good news is, thanks to increased awareness and research, there is now a definitive cure.”
I am, only hoping for her to have a peaceful rest soon, and to let go and we will take up the fight now,she has shown all of us what real heroism is. God Speed!
Farrah,
You are an Angel to bring this awful disease to light for all to see. I have been affected by Cancer, but your story only reminds all of us that more research and treatment needs to be available to all in the United States. God Bless you and your family and my prayers are with you. In his Grip…..
I was in tears the whole time. I am sad for her and her family. I hope her son can make it through this. This must make her condition so much harder for her. I hope she has a peaceful last day. To anyone going through this, my prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless
This is for Farrah. My prayers are with you. If you are into alternative medicines, I was wondering if you have tried herbal remedies and natural healing plants that have been used for centuries in China and by native Americans and other peoples? They have amazing healing properties and are stright from God Himself with no middle man involved. If it were me I would try, what do you have to lose? Praying for you everyday.
You are a real inspiration to us all.
God bless you in this horrible struggle.
thanks farrah for sharing your expierence… i love you for that.you are a gem… gob bless you…. thanks for making me laugh , and cry.
god bless you , and rest in piece. i know your time is near… i always thought you were the most beautiful woman i have ever seen, inside and out.
Farrah,
What a brave woman you are. You have my utmost respect.. and I am positive that by sharing your journey, others, will be helped. May God hold you in his loving arms, forever.
I want to thank you for your show. I want to hold your hand and help you. If you touched just one person to be more compasionate, you have done something. My neice has been diagnosed with breast cancer, age 37, stage 2, and I am having a difficult time with her husband. He is not being very supportive. I love you and my prayers will be with you at my pillow tonight and everynight. Thank you.
Medical disclaimer: This information should not be used for medical advice.
http://www.cancertutor.com/Cancer/Wheatgrass.html
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http://www.cancertutor.com/Cancer02/Simoncini.html
Farrah & Family. I watched your show and wanted to say I have a chronic disease and when I watched/read about these diseases it brings me back to reality again that life is short live each day to the fullest. For me it was very sad w/your son. I hope some how he turns his life around and wished he did prior to now. I SO hope he changes his world around as a mother of a 5 yr old I cant even imagine. Keep fighting and praying.
I had tears in my eyes every day this past week when the Today Show did segments on Farrah’s Story…I called in “sick” friday night so I could stay home and watch it. I cried pretty much the whole time it was on especially when she was reading from her journal about the rain drops and dipping her wing in the puddles when she is gone….Farrah if God would have come down to me and said Kelly I grant you one wish and one wish only, it wouldn’t have been for money or a plane ticket home to see my kids it would have been to cure you. My wish would have been to have given you a miracle that you so deserve. I admire your bravery and your strength. I wish I could take all of your pain away but the only thing I can do is to pray for God to do that for me. My heart aches for your father, Ryan Redmond and Alana…Farrah is soon going to become one of Gods Angels and she is going to soar above us all. God Bless you all!
Hi Farrah. I just finished watching your chronicles of the past couple years with this terrible disease. When you told Alana to keep filming when you were vomiting so as to show what cancer really looks like, it brought memories back of my grandfather and his cancer while he vomited in my passenger seat when I drove him to the hospital, which he never did leave again until he passed on. Anyway, the greatest importance is WHY aren’t medical discoveries shared and learned throughout the world. Not everyone can fly to another country for treatment. I got the impression that the US doctors were ready to give up for you, but you showed them!!! Someone needs to be strong and you are a prime example of that. I wish you well and I wish you no pain and I thank you for showing me just how precious life really is.
xoxo
ps….The Burning Bed was the best movie!
I dont know where to begin. As I was watching the documentary tonight I could not help but feel as though I was losing my best friend. Farrah became so real to me tonight. Not as the beautiful and smart sex symbol we have all grown up and watched but as someone I care about and want so badly for God to heal. There were many times I cried throughout the footage. My heart breaks for Ryan. This man is so in love with his Angel and has been by her side every step of the way. He will be lost without her! But when it got to the part of “Red” coming into her room and getting up in her bed and laying there beside her crying out Mommy, I LOST IT. I too, have a red head and for a moment I felt one with her. I love my son, Brandon with every fiber in me and with all my heart and I cannot imagine what that felt like for both of them. I too pray for a miracle. Farrah I wish I could meet you. Id curl up in bed with you and show you pictures of my son and you could see the resemblance our boys have.