During Farrah Fawcett’s battle with cancer, her best friend Alana Stewart has been there with her every step of the way.
Stewart has accompanied her friend to Germany multiple times and has been a constant during Farrah’s illness. It was even Stewart’s idea that Farrah begin filming her doctor visits in order to remember everything the doctor had said. The footage led to the making of a 2-hour documentary, “Farrah’s Story” which airs Friday night on NBC, May 15th at 9:00 p.m.
The women met in the 70’s and have continued a lifelong relationship since then. Alana was married to George Hamilton from 1972-1975 and then to rocker Rod Stewart from 1979-1984. She had two children with Rod, Kimberly Stewart and Sean Stewart. You’ve probably heard of them.
Alana recently opened up to Entertainment Tonight about her best friend, updating us on her condition and proudly telling of Farrah’s courage. She says throughout treatment Farrah has been fortunate enough to have kept her hair. Until recently, that is.
“I think it was surprising because she’d gone through almost two years of treatment without losing it. Then when she did start to lose it, it was very surprising in the beginning and then shocking. Then she kind of joked about it. I mean she took it like she did everything else. She took it in her stride.”
Alana confirms that Farrah is NOT aware that Redmond is in jail.
“She was so happy to see him I think it just gave her new inner strength. She’s using all her strength to battle cancer. There’s no reason that she should know that her son is in jail. She thinks he’s in rehab.”
As for Farrah’s state of mind, Alana says it is healthy. Farrah is trying to remain strong and is determined to beat the disease.
“She has talked about dying. She’s said many times ‘all I want to know is if I have two months left to live that the doctors tell me because I need to know. There’s a lot of things I need to do.’ So far no one’s told her that.”
“She hasn’t cried a lot. There’s times during these last two years where she has broken down and cried, and then she’ll say, ‘I’m sorry, I’m sorry I don’t mean to be a baby.’ And I’ve said, ‘baby, are you kidding? I couldn’t go through one tenth of what you’ve gone through.’ And I’ve said to her, ‘you’re the most amazing, the strongest person I’ve ever known,’ And she is.”
Alana
I watched last night the Farrah Story, I must say I cried prayed and you are a blessing . You are also an incredible woman. My Mother was dianosed with pancreatic cancer And a miricle happened They did whipple surgeryon her she was a 12 year cancer suvivor. Last November my Mom passed away from old age.
Alana Please tell Farrah I am praying for her big
love to all of you
Cindy
Hey Everyone – if anyone out there knows how to reach Farrah Fawcett, Ryan O’neal, Alana Stewart, Patrick Swayze or any loved or admired person in their life with cancer, please send them here: http://www.healthhutzone.com. It is so difficult for the public to watch people they admire and/or love go through this cancer, and it doesn’t have to be this way. I don’t know if they still have time, and you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make them drink – but they really have nothing to lose and everything to gain, now. I was skeptical, but I tried it, and I’m still here over ten years later. I tried to contact George Harrison, too, but most stars are so difficult to reach personally, I really hope someone can try to get this message through. Spicy, Sorry if it isn’t ok to post the URL. Jan
I Love Farrah and feel deeply sorry for all she is going thru.
I will never be the same after I saw the documentary – I was in total shock and couldnt stop crying..
She was and will always be forever and always A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL.
She has been my idol for many years and because of her=everyone’s hair looked gorgeous. To this day, I will never change my hairstyle.
Now she is the pillar of strength and courage for all.
I know God has something Great planned for her.
Love you forever Farrah. I dont know what else I can put into words.
I just finished watching Farrah’s Story, and she has such good spirits, and to have you as her best friend is a blessing.
I just watched Farrah’s Story and I cannot tell you how moved Iwas and how I creid and prayed for her and all cancer patients.I wish Farrah would allow her diary to be published. It would help so many of us who have survived cancer, who have lost someone to cancer, who is living with cancer and the many, many of us who just sometimes forget how fortunate we are in whatever life deals us. God recognizes the strong and never gives any of us more than we can handle even if we don’t believe it.
May God bless you and please pray for me as I am praying for you.
Yes lawd ! I watched it on Friday, I can only watch it 1 time. It was very very emotional.
Farrah I am praying for you, and remember God is in control.
Your BFF Alana is outstanding, she is truly a gift from God.
I pray for you Farrah. I pray you get your miracle. You are much deserving of one and I pray for your friends and family who love you so much.
I have always enjoyed seeing Farrah in movies and am so saddened to see her w/this terrible illness. My prayers are with her to heal and be strong and with her family to stand strong as well and guide her home.
Blessings…
Sunshine
Hello Everyone,
Blessings to all out there!
Does anyone know how we can send email directly to Alana for Farrah or even an address?? Would very much love to know. Please someone get back to me at Shininstar1@aol.com.
Thanks much
CHRISIE
Alana,
I really hope taht somehow this gets to you.
Please go to Dr. Lorraine Day’s website. She had cancer and was cured.
Also please google Burton Goldberg. He has written a book on alternative medicine. He is a friend but have lost contact ifor 2 years. Hopefully he is still doing well.
Wishing you the best.
Good luck.
This is Alana and Farah. I am just coming off the heels of taking care of my best friend, (my mother), trying to get past a horendus disease just last fall. It is a terrible thing for a friend to go through as well as the patient. Both of you trust in the lord and try to keep your wits about yourselves. Farrah said in her story that she was looking for her miracle, but she is the miracle in her self. Just think of all of the extra time you have given us all with your sustaining strength already, that is a true miracle. Most people without that strength would already be gone. My mother had that kind of strength and lost her battle in November. We miss her terribly. Keep up the good work. We all love you both. Let’s not forget Ryan either.
Keeping the faith, Hannah
Dear Farah, Ryan, and Alana:
I watched “Farah’s Story” with great empathy and a lot of tears. Not tears of sadness, but of admiration for all three of you. I thought the Charlie’s Angles series was a little silly, and the acting left a bit to be desired. But when I saw The Burning Bed, Small Sacrifices, and Extremeties, I thought, DAMN!, the Lady has talent, and can REALLY act! She ain’t no bubble headed blonde. I’d have to say that Extremeties is my favorite. Farah’s Story has changed my life forever, I have never had something like that touch me so very deeply. I wish that God would lift Farah up out of her pain and drop her back into the life she had, and seemed to love very much. You are all so brave, and I know that God will take special care of you. Fondly, Martin Russo
Dear Alana,
I have been a great fan of Farrah’s for so many years. She is such a beautiful woman, inside and out. I watched “Farrah’s Story”, and will cry forever for her. I pray that God heals her, and keeps her strong until that happens. Please tell her that I am praying for her and her family every day. You are a blessed friend for her to have at such a hard time in her life. I feel so sad for her son, and Ryan. I hope that this tragedy will bring her family closer together. Take care of yourself. I wish that I actually knew you two strong, kind women. Sincerely, Lynn in Florida P.S. God Can Heal Her!!
Alana,
Please tell Farrah that even IF she DOES die,there is the SURE hope of ‘the resurrection’ promised by GOD.(And,not to heaven,but,back here on the restored paradise earth,where she will be reunited w/her family and friends)! Farrah seems to have always loved life here and she’ll have an opportunity to live here,again!I’m NOT a quack or a NUT,but,firmly BELIEVE this and my belief in this is based solely on the Bible’s accounts!!
Give Farrah and her loved ones my deep concern and the hope that she’ll look into this!!