Farrah Fawcett’s iconic red swimsuit to become a museum piece
February 3rd, 2011 - 3:27 pm ICT by ANILondon, Feb 3 (ANI): Farrah Fawcett’s legendary red swimsuit is reportedly being donated to Washington’s Smithsonian Museum.
Farrah was the sex symbol of her time and the most recognizable image of the 1970s, reports the BBC.
She had worn the swimsuit in a popular poolside poster - shot by photographer Bruce McBroom - in 1976, which apparently sold millions of copies.
At the time Fawcett was aged 29 and was said to have liked wearing the one-piece because it covered a scar she got as a child.
The late star’s partner Ryan O’Neal is also handing over copies of scripts for the first season of Charlie’s Angels and a 1977 Fawcett doll.
Other items O’Neal will also donate to the US institution include a Fawcett swimsuit jigsaw puzzle, a special 1976 edition of TV Guide featuring the actress, and a Farrah Glamour Centre hairstyling toy.
The screen star died in 2009 at the age of 62. She had been suffering from cancer. (ANI)
- Farrah Fawcet's Iconic Red Swimsuit Now In SmithSonian - Feb 03, 2011
- Ryan O'Neal still grieving Fawcett's death - Jun 25, 2010
- Redmond O'Neal dealing with drug possession charges - Aug 05, 2011
- Ryan O'Neal happy to be left out of Farrah Fawcett's will - Nov 18, 2009
- Ryan O'Neal and daughter planning reality show? - Aug 05, 2010
- Farrah Fawcett dead - Jun 26, 2009
- Alana Stewart & Ryan O'Neal bedside as Farrah Fawcett dies - Jun 26, 2009
- Farrah Fawcett's son granted special leave to visit her grave - Jun 28, 2010
- Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal to marry - Jun 23, 2009
- "Charlie's Angels" star Farrah Fawcett dead at 62 - Jun 26, 2009
- O'Neal slams allegations he cheated on Fawcett with Stewart - Jul 16, 2009
- Charlie's Angel Kate Jackson was banned from seeing Farrah Fawcett - Feb 15, 2010
- Farrah Fawcett leaves nothing in her will to Ryan O'Neal - Nov 17, 2009
- Farrah Fawcett's funeral to be held Tuesday - Jun 27, 2009
- Farrah Fawcett inspires hope in cancer video diary - May 15, 2009
Tags: 1970s, actress, bbc, charlie s angels, farrah fawcett, glamour, london feb, mcbroom, photographer, poolside, recognizable image, ryan o neal, scar, screen star, scripts, sex symbol, smithsonian museum, swimsuit, tv guide, us institution