Ryan O’Neal’s Funeral Sparked Controversy
1. Ryan O’Neal’s Final Years
Ryan O’Neal died in 2023 at 82 after battling prostate cancer,
leukemia, and congestive heart failure.
Once a beloved star of Love Story and Barry Lyndon,
he faced declining health and long-standing personal turmoil.
2. Family Strains at His Funeral
His son Redmond, confined to a state hospital, was absent.
Griffin O’Neal said, “I wasn’t even invited to send him off,”
noting they hadn’t spoken in 17 years.
Daughter Tatum, however, reconciled with Ryan before his death,
later saying, “He meant the world to me.”
3. Buried Beside Farrah Fawcett
O’Neal was laid to rest next to Farrah Fawcett.
Some, like Greg Lott, claimed “she never wanted a burial,”
though others defended Ryan and the couple’s bond.
4. Patrick O’Neal Defends His Father
Patrick warned critics: “If you choose to talk s–t about my dad…
you will get called out.” He also criticized the Emmys for initially omitting Ryan from the
“in memoriam” tribute.
