Actress Farrah Fawcett, best known for her role in television series Charlie`s Angels, has died, her long-time companion Ryan O`Neal says. She was 62.

Fawcett died in hospital surrounded by friends and family shortly before 9.30am on Thursday 25th June  2009

"After a long and brave battle with cancer, our beloved Farrah has passed away," O`Neal said in a statement released by Fawcett`s publicist Arnold Robinson. "Although this is an extremely difficult time for her family and friends, we take comfort in the beautiful times that we shared with Farrah over the years and the knowledge that her life brought joy to so many people around the world."