Longtime friend and partner of Farrah Fawcett, Ryan O'Neal has released a statement about the passing of the Hollywood icon. 

After a long and brave battle with cancer, our beloved Farrah has passed away. Although this is an extremely difficult time for her family and friends, we take comfort in the beautiful times that we shared with Farrah over the years and the knowledge that her life brought joy to so many people around the world.

Farrah passed away at 9:28 this morning after a three-year battle with cancer.