Ryan O’Neal Forbade Farrah Fawcett’s Request To Live With Cher In Her Final Days

Cher and Farrah Fawcett shared a friendship that was envied by many. From the moment the pair met at the show Cher co-hosted with her ex-husband Sonny Bono, The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour in the ’70s, they became inseparable. After their initial meeting they joined the same social circles and frequently attended parties and events together.

Despite their different career paths, Cher, the music icon, and Farrah Fawcett, the Charlie Angels star, maintained a strong bond until Farrah died in 2009 from anal cancer. However, Cher recently shared in her new book, The Memoir: Part 1, that she was unable to grant Farrah Fawcett one of her last wishes because the actress’ then lover Ryan O’Neal refused.

Ryan O’Neal refused to let Farrah Fawcett move in with Cher

Cher revealed that Farrah Fawcett wanted to move in with her during her last days as the late actress loved the view of the ocean, and her Malibu estate has clear views of the Pacific. However, it might be possible that Farrah Fawcett just wanted the comfort and encouragement of her friend during her final days, hence the request. However, Ryan O’Neal didn’t let her go and offered her his house instead, and the late actor was by her side when she took her last breath.

Ryan O’Neal and Farrah Fawcett’s tumultuous and passionate relationship spanned over three decades. The couple began their romance in 1979, shortly after Farrah Fawcett’s separation from her ex-husband, Lee Majors. Although they never married, they had a son, Redmond, together. Their relationship ended in 1997, but they reconnected in 2001 and remained together until Farrah Fawcett’s passing in 2009. 

Cher is dedicated to preserving her late friend’s legacy

Cher and Farrah Fawcett’s friendship is one that stood the rest of time; Cher’s dedication to her friend was unwavering even after her passing. Amidst the media frenzy of Michael Jackson’s death on the same day, Farrah’s death was overshadowed. But Cher appeared on programs to pay tribute to her friend, celebrating her life, courage, and strength.

Even in Farrah Fawcett’s absence, Cher has ensured her memory would live on. Cher’s memoir where she details more about her life and friendship with Farrah is now available.