Farrah Fawcett: Charlie's Angels Star and Pop Culture Icon Dies at 62

Farrah Fawcett was an American actress. Born on February 2, 1947, in Corpus Christi, Texas, she studied art at the University of Texas before moving to Hollywood.

She became a star as Jill Munroe on Charlie's Angels in 1976, and her red swimsuit poster sold millions of copies. She later earned acclaim in dramas including The Burning Bed and Extremities.

She was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006 and documented her fight in the documentary Farrah's Story. She died in Santa Monica, California, on June 25, 2009, at age 62.

Achievements: Starred in Charlie's Angels, Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for The Burning Bed.

Birth: February 2, 1947 - Corpus Christi, Texas.

Profession: Actress.

Interesting Facts: Her swimsuit poster was among the best-selling posters ever.