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Texas born Farrah Fawcett died today of cancer in Santa Monica, CA. She
was 62. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, file)
Farrah Fawcett, the Texas native television and movie star best known for her role on "Charlie's Angels," died today at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.
People will remember Fawcett for many things: her role as the quintessential sex symbol 1970's, her struggle to be recognized as a serious actress and her later Emmy Award nominations, the hairstyle that started a national craze, or her final battle with cancer. Texans, however, will remember her as one of their own.
Fawcett was born in Corpus Christi to working class parents. In 1966 she attended the University of Texas in Austin where she studied sculpture and life drawing. She was a model for both faculty and students, and was a favorite student of Charles Umlauf. While her work as a visual artist faded into obscurity and her fame as an actress exploded, she could not be forgotten at the University of Texas. Some even call her the "UT goddess." A member of the TriDelt sorority, she was named one of UT's 10 most beautiful, and was slowly drawn into a career of modeling and acting.
Fawcett was honored earlier this month at a local fundraiser for Locks of Love and other cancer-related charities.
The actress had many friends here in Austin. Although she will be missed, she will be remembered and loved for her enduring grace and beauty.
More coverage on Farrah Fawcett: http://www.examiner.com/
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