Ryan O'Neal And Farrah Fawcett To Marry

NEW YORK — Ryan O'Neal says he plans to marry Farrah Fawcett, who is struggling to overcome cancer. The 68-year-old actor says in an interview with Barbara Walters for ABC's "20/20" that he asked his longtime companion to marry him and "she's agreed." O'Neal says they will tie the knot "as soon as she can say yes."

Walters' interview with O'Neal airs Friday.

Fawcett was diagnosed in 2006 with anal cancer that has spread to her liver. The "Charlie's Angels" star and O'Neal have a 24-year-old son, Redmond.

O'Neal says the 62-year-old actress is "fighting for her life," but despite her declining health, they will "absolutely" get married.

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Comments

[Hefner]

ISN'T THAT PRECIOUS...

[VOTER]

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

[HappyMarsden]

What, after 30 years of being his GF he agrees to commit only when he knows she's going to d ie soon? Ain't it just like a man.

[ywcachieve]

You got it wrong. Farrah is the one who did not want to get married all these years.

[joemondo]

Why assume he didn't want to marry before this?

Why not assume they were both adults happy with their choices?

[bikerdude]

I think that is terrific. To rekindle a lost love, especially in that situation is a beautiful thing. In maturity, it is so much more meaningful and fulfilling.

[csavage]

Hardly a lost love...they've been together longer than most stay married...

[bikerdude]

They lost their relationship and then were able to rekindle it. From personal experience, I can tell you that this is a deeply emotional, fulfilling event.

[lil11]

There is something about makit it legal. Love it.

[Herbert Ragan]

All my hopes are with both of you. And Mazel Tov on your upcoming nuptials.

[dessertsfirst]

Whatever happened to the so-called compassionate conservatives? Oh wait, that was only during GWB first term. Guess they morphed into fear/war-mongering, paranoia and suspicion. Sad.
God bless both Farah and Ryan in these days where there may not be much in the way of comforting thoughts; hopefully this act will give them a measure of happiness during whatever time they have left together. Ryan has stuck w/ Farah through thick and thin over the years, and especially during her illness, I can't imagine being mean-spirited about the desire they have to be married. A little more human kindness, please!

[rzan1]

I appreciate and am touched by Ryan's devotion to Farrah at this time in her life. I have no doubt that he loves her. But their son needs some attention and help, I think. Ryan needs to turn some of that devotion to Redmond. He has not been a good father to his children.

[davidwayneosedach]

Good! Good! And very good! I hope they take pictures.

[astro orbiter]

Headlines for Ryan O'neal and Farrah Fawcett?

What is this- 1978?

Who knew they were even still alive?

[fcsakes]

Crawl back under your rock.

[astro orbiter]

Was the name NostalgiaFan1978 already taken?

[NevaforLeadership]

What would make you say something like that?

[NevaforLeadership]

Sorry, fcsakes, I asked why you would say something like that -- not published yet -- hopefully they won't publish it.

I hadn't noticed that your comment is a response to astro orbiter's comment.

I agree with you.

[Donald]

Considering that Farah Fawcett's cancer is probably terminal, your comment was rude, tasteless and boorish beyond words. Shame on you.

[Javida]

Your days are collecting too and you'll find yourself in your 60's if you are blessed to live as long. Wonder how you'll like someone your age flippantly tossing you aside. Would you say the same thing about your parents?

[Hopalongpoppyseed]

by John DonneNo man is an island, Entire of itself. Each is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were. As well as if a manner of thine own Or of thine friend's were. Each man's death diminishes me, For I am involved in mankind. Therefore, send not to know For whom the bell tolls, It tolls for thee.

[LRM216]

Oh my God, I haven't seen that in print in ages and I have always loved it. Thank you. So appropriate here.

[NewDem08]

Juvenile, unnecessary, ignorant comment.

[TheAlchemist]

Far Out.

[Feanor]

Touching and sad.

[LMPE]

Considering what Farrah is going through, she deserves better than this.

[Mike Keough]

good for you both. I wish you long lives and much happiness

[didntvote4thedude]

Time to give the a kid a name.

[zippedy]

Their son is named after Redmond Barry, O'Neal's character in Stanley Kubrick's "Barry Lyndon."

[ProAmericanLobbyist]

Ryan and Farrah are blessing to each other and an inspiration to us all.