"Farrah's Story:" May 15
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Farrah Fawcett - struggling with cancer, as you're aware - sold her story several weeks ago to NBC via an independent production deal. Now...here comes the special.
It'll air Friday May 15, 9 to 11, under the NBC News banner. Here's outtakes from the press release, posted on the jump:
"'Farrah's Story' chronicles the actress' two and half year battle with cancer. Intensely intimate and emotional, the footage becomes Farrah's video diary in which she not only shares her thoughts and feelings but also her treatments in the U.S. and Germany. This is Farrah Fawcett's story in her own words as she explains her battle and her journey with cancer, and it is her narration that tells this story.
"This film is very personal," Fawcett said during filming. "At the time, I didn't know if anybody would ever see it. But at some point, the footage took on a life of its own and dictated that it be seen."
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 9 –11 PM
New York, N.Y. – May 5, 2009 – The world knows Farrah Fawcett from her years
as an award winning actress, a successful model, one of our most recognized pop
icons – but on Friday, May 15 from 9-11 PM ET, NBC News will introduce viewers
to the Farrah Fawcett who is a fighter, when it broadcasts "Farrah's Story," an
extremely personal look at her battle with cancer. Shot with her own home video
recorder, "Farrah's Story" chronicles the actress' two and half year battle with
cancer. Intensely intimate and emotional, the footage becomes Farrah's video
diary in which she not only shares her thoughts and feelings but also her
treatments in the U.S. and Germany. This is Farrah Fawcett's story in her own
words as she explains her battle and her journey with cancer, and it is her
narration that tells this story.
"This film is very personal," Fawcett said during filming. "At the time, I
didn't know if anybody would ever see it. But at some point, the footage took on
a life of its own and dictated that it be seen."
Offering Fawcett support in her fight is long time companion Ryan O'Neal, who
also is battling a cancer with Leukemia, and has been at Fawcett's side
throughout her illness. Close friend Alana Stewart serves as co-producer and
shot most of the video. Ryan O'Neal, Jaclyn Smith, Kate Jackson, Farrah's father
Jim Fawcett as well as her team of doctors participate in the documentary.
"This is an incredibly intimate and moving story about Farrah's struggle," Doug
Vaughan, senior vice president of specials and alternative development said.
"Farrah wanted us to see the face of cancer and she wanted to set the record
straight regarding her diagnosis, her treatment and her outlook on the future."
"I've never understood why people are interested in anything that I do. Until
now." Fawcett said. "As much as I would have liked to have kept my cancer
private, I now realize that I have a certain responsibility to those who are
fighting their own fights and may be able to benefit from learning about mine."
Besides her battle with cancer, Farrah's efforts to protect her privacy,
throughout her battle, by standing up to the paparazzi and tabloids will be
chronicled in the documentary.
Fawcett has been nominated for three Emmy's and six Golden Globes, including one
nomination for "The Burning Bed," a made-for-television movie that increased the
awareness of domestic abuse to such an extent that it helped change the
legislation surrounding police procedures and victim's rights.
Pictures from the documentary will be made available at www.nbcumv.com.
Farrah Fawcett, Craig Nevius and Alexandra Gleysteen are executive producers of
"Farrah's Story." Doug Vaughan is the senior vice president of special programs
and alternative development.
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I certainly wish Farrah the best. I will always see her as the beautiful. vibrant Jill Monroe On Charlie's Angels. She is only a few days younger than my wife and certainly health concerns are always on our minds. She is certainly is fortunate to have friends like Ryan and Jacklyn Smith to help her in her fight. Be strong and know there are millions of people who wish you the best.
Wishing Farrah and her family the best in these times, I understand what it like to battle cancer. It's a tought fight, and I wish you well on your journey. God bless to all in their fight with cancer!
Watching Farrah's Story last Friday night with my family, I was moved to tears as I watched the incredible strength and determination of this brave and couragous woman in her battle to triumph over the cancer that is trying to take her life. Farrah, you are truly my hero,the bravest woman I can imagine!
I will continue to ask God to help you win your war against this incidious, evil disease that takes so many good, loving and talented people from our planet. My own precious and couragous father lost his long battle against cancer.last June. I miss him so.
Thank you, Farrah; for sharing your personal and remarkable story with the world.Because of it,I have even greater appreciation for my own health and that of my family. May God bless you always!
With love, Suzan Williams
farrahs story i seen on tv .heart breaking but still to see her hope and determination is awesome,i know the batttle with cancer i seen both m,y parents go threw it and they both passed away.good luck god bless and stay strong.god is with you all the way just ask.and will be your comforter.cindy russell
Dear Farrah, Ive watched 'Farrah's Story' video and have touched my heart with tears.Personally, I still believe in miracles because Ive seen miracles happened in some of my friends and I, myself has also experience healing miracles in my life, too. As long as you still has the breath, you still has that hope of the gift of miracle in your life, so, pls dont give up on that. Will be praying and believing God's will in your life, Farrah.. From yr loving fan...Janet
Dear Farrah, Ive watched 'Farrah's Story' video and have touched my heart with tears.Personally, I still believe in miracles because Ive seen miracles happened in some of my friends and I, myself has also experience healing miracles in my life, too. As long as you still has the breath, you still has that hope of the gift of miracle in your life, so, pls dont give up on that. Will be praying and believing God's will in your life, Farrah.. From yr loving fan...Janet
Farrah,
I pray for you and your family.
I pray for your health and Redmond's recovery.
I listened as you spoke of the rain and it moved me.
The clarity you were expressing and what it meant to
you.
I am becoming an old woman and look at the process
in a new light thanks to you.
I will get up tomorrow and do the best I can
every day like you, thank you for your wisdom it has
opened my eyes about life.
Love Viv xoxo
chere farrah
je suis de tout coeur avec vous garder l'espoir ....
quel terrible combat que celui ci
j'espere que ce petit message de france vous rechauffera votre coeur
sophie de sens dans l'yonne 89
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