A California appeal court has said actor Ryan O’Neal’s defamation case against a man who accused him of stealing a valuable portrait of his long-time partner Farrah Fawcett should be allowed to continue.

The estate of 'Charlie’s Angels' actress Farrah Fawcett has sued a producer over his alleged actions before her death.

Seventies star Farrah Fawcett, who has struggled with cancer since 2006, has checked into a Los Angeles hospital, a friend said today.

Farrah Fawcett is negotiating a multi-million deal with major US TV networks to broadcast a documentary about her battle with cancer.