Farrah Fawcett an American actress who starred as a famous Charlie’s angle’s girl died in Southern California hospital. She was 62.

The announcement was made by her long time companion Ryan O'Neal, who earlier this week announced their intention to marry.

Our sources also say that the actress had a tough battle with cancer over the past three years.

Fawcett was married to Lee Majors, star of TV the Six Million Dollar Man, from 1973–1982, though the couple separated in 1979. During her marriage, she was known and credited in her roles as Farrah Fawcett-Majors.

From 1982 until her death, Fawcett was involved romantically with actor Ryan O'Neal. The relationship produced a son, Redmond O'Neal, born in 1985.

In a statement O’Neal said "After a long and grave battle with cancer our beloved Farrah has passed away. Though this is an extremely difficult time for her family and friends, we take comfort in the beautiful times we shared with Farrah over the years, and the knowledge that her life brought joy to so many people around the world."

"Farrah had courage, she had strength and she had faith. And now she has peace as she rests with the real angels," said Jaclyn Smith, who co-starred with Fawcett in Charlie's Angels.