Ryan O’Neal dies at 82: Paper Moon and Love Story actor who was with Farrah Fawcett for decades passes away ‘peacefully’ reveals his son Patrick: ‘He was bigger than life’
Hollywood actor Ryan O'Neal has died at the age of 82.
His son Patrick shared the sad news on social media on Friday afternoon. “So this is the hardest thing I've ever had to say, but here we go,” he began.
“My father passed away peacefully today, with his loving team by his side, who supported him and loved him as he loved us.”
O'Neal was best known for his films from the 1970s, including Paper Moon, in which he co-starred with his daughter Tatum O'Neal.
He also worked with some of the top female stars of the time, such as Barbra Streisand What's Up, Doc and The Main Event, and Marisa Berenson on Barry Lyndon.
Ryan was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar in 1970 for his blockbuster Love Story with Ali MacGraw.
Hollywood actor Ryan O'Neal has died at the age of 82. His son Patrick shared the sad news on social media on Friday afternoon.
Ryan was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar in 1970 for his blockbuster Love Story with Ali MacGraw.
Ryan was also known for his high-profile relationship with Charlie's Angels actress Farrah Fawcett, which lasted for decades; they never marry. The two were partners from 1979 to 1997. Seen in 2004
Ryan was also known for his high-profile relationship with Charlie's Angels actress Farrah Fawcett, which lasted for decades; they never marry.
The two were partners from 1979 to 1997 after he stole the bubbly blonde beauty from her husband, The Six Million Dollar Man's Lee Majors.
Together they had a son named Redmond, who had trouble with the law and even served time in prison.
Farrah died of cancer in 2009.
O'Neal also romanced Ursula Andress, Bianca Jagger, Jacqueline Bisset, Streisand, Joan Collins and Diana Ross.
Ryan is survived by four children and five grandchildren.
He also worked with some of the top female stars of the time, such as Barbra Streisand on What's Up, Doc (seen here in 1972) and The Main Event.