Hate to be a contrarian, but I thought it was an unnecessary documentary and quite self serving on O’Neil and Stewart’s part. I’ve watched someone slowly die of cancer and they didn’t have the means to travel to Germany for alternative treatments, and they didn’t make questionable decisions on their treatment to save their hair or not have a colostomy bag.
I wish Farrah the miracle so many with cancer never recieved - as I wouldn’t wish cancer on anyone - but this documentary provided me with no new perspective or better understanding. I do think it will help Alana Stewart and Ryan O’Neil financially after Farrah passes, and I think we will see them do the circuit - Oprah, Dr Phil - after she passes and perhaps write a book. Then there will be the movie “Farrah’s story” so we can start making our bets as to who will play who know. It’s very interesting that O’Neil is just now thinking of marrying Fawcett after 30 years.
I’ve also seen those close to me suffer with cancer. Some beat it, some didn’t (one family member died this week of cancer.)
However, for me, the documentary highlighted the triumph of the human spirit. At one point she said she always wondered how people with chronic illness go on. And now she was living that journey.
I’m sure you know from those you know who had cancer, it is a journey, a roller coaster ride, an emotional balancing act, and I think that aspect of the “cancer experience” was represented very well in the documentary.
I just happened to catch the final hour of the show and I was very moved. To me, the story wasn’t about Farrah’s ability to afford different treatments or questionable decisions because when put in that position there is an overwhelming desire to live and you do whatever you can to survive. The story was Farrah’s story and how she dealt with her cancer and now that the end is nearing she wants to pass that on to whoever is interested. The story saddened me because it validated the fraility of human life. What is interesting to note is that Farrah was an Angel for one year and with that one year she became the sex symbol and pop culture figure of the 70’s and 80’s. With Baby Boomers starting to retire - it is only fitting that Farrah leave us a testiment to her life as it now nears the end because she is one of the ultimate Baby Boomers. The filmed showed her humility, spirituality and her strength in a time of pain and weakness. I think your posting was kind of harsh - what does it matter how much money is made - I’m sure there are a lot of bills and so what if Farrah and Ryan are getting married after 30 years - they have been together for so long - perhaps in the eyes of God they are already married. Anyway, she is in my prayers and I hope you finds peace soon.