Ryan O'Neal: I Own Warhol Portrait Of Farrah
July 8 2011, Published 12:20 p.m. ET
Ryan O'Neal is ready to defend himself from a lawsuit filed by the University of Texas, seeking an Andy Warhold painting of Farrah Fawcett.
Farrah left an extensive art collection to the university and the Warhol painting is certainly worth millions. But O'Neal says it's his.
Ryan's spokesperson Arnold Robinson of Rogers & Cowan told Star: "This is a completely ridiculous lawsuit. Ryan's friendship with Andy Warhol began 10 years prior to his meeting Farrah Fawcett. When Ryan inttroduced Farrahto Andy Warhol, he chose to complete two portraits of her, one for Miss Fawcett and one for Mr O'neal. Mr O'Neal looks forward to being completely vindicated in the courts."
- Ryan O'Neal Was Secretly Investigated for Elder Abuse After Ordering Doctor to End Farrah Fawcett's Life
- Farrah Fawcett Never Wanted Gravesite to Be an 'Attraction' Despite Love for Fans, Friend Says Late Star Wished to Be Left in 'Peace'
- Farrah Fawcett's Friend Outraged Ryan O'Neal 'Got What He Wanted' by Being Buried Next to Late 'Charlie's Angels' Star
DAILY. BREAKING. CELEBRITY NEWS. ALL FREE.
Star magazine broke the story that O'Neal had possession of the Warhol painting and the university believed it belonged to them.
RELATED STORIES:
Ryan O'Neal Possibly Found With Drugs Again
EXCLUSIVE: Ryan O'Neal Won't Bail Out Son
EXCLUSIVE: Farrah Fawcett's Pal Alana Stewart Slams TV Producer After Legal Fight Fizzles
AUDIO: Tatum O'Neal On Her Strained Relationship With Dad Ryan