At the age of 62, TV star and icon Farrah Fawcett has passed away from cancer.  Her was longtime partner Ryan O’Neal was by her side when she passed.

Fawcett, best known for her work on the hit TV show Charlie’s Angels, became a huge star when the show about a trio of beautiful women hit the air.  Despite a lackluster film career and her often rocky relationship with O’Neal, Farrah Fawcett never lost her charisma or her fan base.

You can read more about the life of Fawcett here and also be sure to check out Giulia’s prior TakePart coverage of Farrah Fawcett.

-Farrah Fawcett Hospitalized

-Farrah Fawcett Documentary Airs Friday

Also check out a classic, very early and very sweet  Farrah moment below.