Ryan O’Neal’s life was marked by fame, controversy, and complex relationships — and even in death, his story continues to stir emotion.

The Hollywood actor passed away on December 8, 2023, at the age of 82 after battling leukemia and prostate cancer. The official cause of death was congestive heart failure. In his final photos, the once-vibrant star looked visibly diminished, far removed from the heartthrob who once charmed audiences in Love Story and Barry Lyndon.

At the peak of his career, O’Neal was admired as one of the most desirable leading men of his time. But his personal life was rarely as polished. His long, turbulent relationship with Charlie’s Angels icon Farrah Fawcett was the subject of both tabloid fascination and deep public sympathy.

Fawcett, remembered not only for her iconic image but also for her acting talent, shared a passionate, if rocky, bond with O’Neal. Read more below