Ryan O’Neal: 82 Years Old
Ryan O’Neal, a captivating actor who transitioned from a T.V. soap opera to earn an Oscar nomination for his role in “Love Story” and appeared alongside his charismatic 9-year-old daughter Tatum in “Paper Moon,” passed away in December of 2023. His son confirmed his death, although the exact cause was not disclosed. O’Neal had faced health challenges, including a diagnosis of prostate cancer in 2012, a decade after his initial diagnosis of chronic leukemia.
Throughout his life, O’Neal was romantically linked with actress Farrah Fawcett for nearly three decades, and they shared a son named Redmond. Despite their separations and reconciliations, he stood by Fawcett’s side during her battle with cancer, which claimed her life in 2009.
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