1. Career and Passing

Ryan O’Neal, famed for Love Story and Barry Lyndon, died on December 8, 2023, at 82.

His final years were marked by illness and a quieter public presence.

2. Family Struggles

His longtime relationship with Farrah Fawcett brought both admiration and turmoil.

Their son Redmond, long affected by personal struggles, did not attend the funeral.

Other children were also absent, including Griffin, who said, “I’m the hated son who told the truth.” Ryan had once admitted, “I’m a hopeless father.”

3. Reconciliation and Memorial

Ryan and daughter Tatum reconciled before his death, with her later saying, “He meant the world to me…

I feel very lucky that we ended on such good terms.” He was buried beside Fawcett, a choice some friends disputed.

4. Legacy and Debate

Patrick O’Neal defended his father’s memory, criticizing those who questioned him and expressing frustration when Ryan was initially excluded from the Emmys “In Memoriam” segment.