Twelve years after Farrah Fawcett’s passing, Ryan O’Neal publicly honored her memory with a heartfelt social media tribute, reaffirming the deep bond they shared. The 80-year-old actor followed this emotional gesture with a quiet outing in Brentwood, California, where he was spotted using a walking aid during a trip to a local market. His casual, comfortable attire and measured demeanor reflected both his age and enduring grace.

O’Neal and Fawcett’s love story began in 1979, blossoming during her marriage to Lee Majors. Despite a relationship marked by highs and lows, their emotional connection endured through decades. After separating in 1997, they reunited in 2001, with Fawcett supporting O’Neal through his leukemia battle. When Fawcett was diagnosed with cancer in 2006, O’Neal became her devoted caregiver, staying by her side until her final moments. Though he proposed in her final days and she accepted, her condition worsened before they could marry.

Fawcett died on June 25, 2009, with O’Neal by her side. His recent tribute—”Missing my angel. Forever.”—speaks to a love that, despite heartbreak and time, remains vivid. Their relationship remains one of Hollywood’s most poignant and enduring romances.