Ryan O'Neal Absent From Fawcett Will

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Late 'Charlie's Angel' Farrah Fawcett left the bulk of her $5.5 million estate to 24-year-old son Redmond O'Neal, but according to reports, longtime partner Ryan O'Neal was excluded from the will. The Daily Mail reports that Fawcett, who passed away on June 25, wrote her last will in 2007, shortly after she was told the disease had spread to her liver - but chose to leave nothing to Redmond's father, with whom she had a 15-year relationship.
In the document, Fawcett stipulated her son's inheritance be placed in a trust fund controlled by two executors, who will give him a monthly allowance and money to buy his own home. Redmond has had lifelong struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, and is currently incarcerated in Los Angeles on drug-related charges.
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    After a long battle with cancer, Farrah Fawcett has died at the age of 62. Her longtime partner Ryan O'Neal was by her side when she passed away.

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    The 'Charlie's Angel' star was diagnosed back in 2006. She filmed a documentary about her struggle with the disease called 'Farrah's Story.'

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    Fawcett is best known for playing Jill Munroe in the series 'Charlie's Angels' back in the 1970s. Her undeniable sex appeal helped make the show a gigantic hit and established the actress as the top pin-up model for millions of men (and adolescent boys).

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    It quickly became clear who the top Angel was on the show when it premiered in 1976, though Jaclyn Smith, left, and Kate Jackson were no slouches themselves. Fawcett left the show after only one season, but came back sporadically in later years. She was replaced by the also saucy Cheryl Ladd. The show ran until 1981.

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    Fawcett has always had an idea as to why the show was such a success with viewers. "When the show was number three, I figured it was our acting," she has said about ratings. "When it got to be number one, I decided it could only be because none of us wears a bra."

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    Here, Farrah can be seen in action during a scene from the 'Fallen Angels' episode of 'Charlie's Angels' during the show's first season.

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    The Texas native began doing shampoo commercials and TV guest spots in the early 1970s and eventually caught the eye of producers who cast the unknown beauty in 'Angels.' Her tousled and feathered hair style was "The Rachel" of its time and has been copied by generations.

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    She showed her acting chops -- and garnered one of three Emmy nominations -- for her portrayal as a battered wife in the acclaimed 1984 TV movie 'The Burning Bed.'

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A source told the British magazine, "Farrah appointed two trustees to make sure the money supports her son's journey into sobriety rather than giving him the means to destroy himself. Redmond's inheritance will be tightly controlled."
Ryan O'Neal said last week, "I loved her so very, very much. Redmond is in the fight of his life but is doing well. I will do everything that is in my power to honor her memory and to protect our son."
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