Ryan O'Neal, Star Of Love Story And Paper Moon, Dead At 82

Born on April 20, 1941, Ryan O'Neal's acting journey began in the 1960s. He accumulated credits on the television scene, with "Empire" and "Peyton Place" standing out as his most notable of the decade. In the years to come, O'Neal maintained a consistent presence on TV, appearing regularly on the likes of "Good Sports," "Miss Match," and the beloved crime procedural "Bones." Meanwhile, he thrived at the movies, too, impressing in the aforementioned "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," in addition to such titles as "What's Up, Doc?" and "Barry Lyndon," for example.

Of course, there's more to O'Neal than his acting work. Before becoming an actor, he was a professional boxer, and according to his son Patrick O'Neal's Instagram post, quite a good one. Patrick commented that his dad once sparred with the great Joe Frazier back in 1966, with none other than fellow boxing legend Muhammad Ali on commentary for the bout. O'Neal was also famously involved romantically with fellow Hollywood great Farrah Fawcett. The two were together from 1979 to 1997 and later reconnected in 2001. They remained together until Fawcett's death in 2009.

From boxing rings to film sets, Ryan O'Neal lived a fascinating life. He will be missed by family, friends, and fans alike.