(1947-2009)

As we’ve said before, creative people achieve a kind of practical immortality through their body of works. Farrah Fawcett will be remembered not only as a pop culture icon but also as a serious actress whose film roles addressed important women’s issues of rape and domestic abuse. Oscar winner Robert Duvall, who co-starred with Fawcett in 1997 movie “The Apostle,” said in a statement: “Farrah had an outstanding talent, better than most feature film actresses that I’ve seen. She was great to work with and will be missed.”

The story of her cancer and its treatment is a complicated one with many issues to ponder, especially as the U.S. debates the future of health care in this country.

National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224

Information Specialists at 1-800-4-CANCER or LiveHelp.

See larger image Extremities (DVD) Director: Robert M. Young Starring: Farrah Fawcett, James Russo, Alfre Woodard, Diana Scarwid, Sandy Martin Rating: R (Restricted) List Price: $14.98 USD New From: $6.57 In Stock Used from: $3.99 In Stock Release date April 16, 2002.

See larger image The Burning Bed (DVD) Director: Robert Greenwald Starring: Farrah Fawcett, Paul Le Mat, Richard Masur, Grace Zabriskie, Penelope Milford Rating: NR (Not Rated) List Price: $14.98 USD New From: $7.47 In Stock Used from: $14.96 In Stock Release date September 7, 2004.

See larger image The Apostle (DVD) Starring: Robert Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, Billy Bob Thornton, June Carter Cash, Miranda Richardson Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) List Price: $12.98 USD New From: $7.51 In Stock Used from: $6.69 In Stock Release date November 5, 2002.