by Jennifer Long-Levy
We all remember that iconic red swimsuit. You are probably familiar with it even if you weren’t alive in 1976 (which I wasn’t – side note). Farrah Fawcett, a beauty icon, died today at the age of 62 (February 2, 1947-June 25, 2009).
She was probably as well known for her feathered hair, as she was for her role in “Charlie’s Angels.” Most recently, she had been filmed as part of a documentary on her battle with rectal cancer. Although Fawcett’s longtime partner Ryan O’Neal recently proposed to her again, she was sadly too weak to marry him before her death. Farrah and Ryan have a son together, Redmond O’Neal.
Fawcett was diagnosed with rectal cancer in 2006, and though it went into remission, it reappeared last year. As part of her documentary, Farrah hoped that she could beat her cancer, and remained positive.
In the beauty world we may often dwell on beautiful looks, her famous hair, or her perfect figure. Farrah Fawcett inspired us all with her positive attitude, her determination, and of course her impact on style. But most of all, we will remember her courage.
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Jennifer Long-Levy is the Editor-in-Chief at Beyond Beauty Basics. She has worked as a interactive marketing professional specializing in search engine marketing and optimization for more than six years. Jennifer has worked with companies large and small, and as an independent consultant. Her passion for beauty & fashion and her experience in several marketing verticals including beauty, legal, retail, online education, campus education, real estate, IT and web design services, helps her manage the exciting content at Beyond Beauty Basics keeping her readers in mind. Jennifer helps oversee the contributions of the editorial team and works on building relationships with new readers, fans, and companies. A 2010 Master in Fine Arts in Creative Writing candidate at The New School University in lower Manhattan, Jennifer also holds a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from the College of Staten Island of the City University of New York. Jennifer has published short fiction, creative nonfiction, essays, web content, and manages the editorial direction of Beyond Beauty Basics. Follow my
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