Farrah Fawcett, 1947-2009. EmpowerHer: Fawcett was a spokeswoman in the fight against cancer long before her diagnosis. In a statement released Thu
June 25, 2009

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Farrah Fawcett, 1947-2009.

EmpowerHer: Fawcett was a spokeswoman in the fight against cancer long before her diagnosis. In a statement released Thursday, Elizabeth Fontham, national volunteer president at the American Cancer Society, said: "We are saddened at the news of the passing of Farrah Fawcett. Ms. Fawcett served as the American Cancer Society's chairperson for Women Against Cancer in the early 1980s, appearing in a public service announcement where she encouraged viewers to avoid smoking and get regular cancer checkups. Her public battle against cancer these past few years is a reminder of the work still to be done, and of the toll cancer still takes. Her support of those efforts, and her unique approach to life, will be missed."

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