Farrah's Cancer Story Heads to Prime Time
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No doubt tired of the misinformation about her condition circulated by everyone from the media to her own son, Farrah Fawcett is taking control of her life story, teaming up with NBC News for a two-hour prime-time special on her battle with cancer.
According to the network, Farrah's Story is an "extremely personal" look at the former Charlie's Angel as she receives treatment in the U.S. and Germany.
The documentary special will be narrated by Fawcett and will feature footage shot by the actress herself.
"This film is very personal," the 62-year-old actress says. "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."
Those closest to Fawcett also appear in the footage, including longtime partner Ryan O'Neal, close friend and the special's producer Alana Stewart, her Charlie's Angels costars Jaclyn Smith and Kate Jackson, father Jim Fawcett and her medical team.
And while the actress has been reticent about opening up about her cancer battle, she now says the time is right to share her struggle—as well as her successes.
"I've never understood why people are interested in anything that I do. Until now.
"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."
Farrah's Story airs on NBC May 15.
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