Craig Nevius Sues Over Farrah Fawcett Documentary Farrah's Story

by Tina Kells | May 14, 2009 at 06:17 pm
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Craig Nevius may soon find himself a pariah in Hollywood after he announced plans to sue Ryan O'Neal and Alana Stewart over Farrah's Story, a death chronicle documentary that shows intimate details of Farrah Fawcett's near three year battle with cancer.

Nevius claims that he was involved with the Farrah's Story project from the moment Farrah Fawcett was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2007.  Craig Nevius claims that the footage, most of which was filmed by Alana Stewart, is part of his creative vision and that 10 weeks ago he was shut out of the project, and Farrah Fawcett's life, without explanation.

A spokesperson for Ryan O'Neal issued a public statement calling the lawsuit "horrific" and questions Nevius' timing.  Farrah Fawcett is widely reported to be on her deathbed and comments made by Ryan O'Neal appear to confirm that the Charlie's Angels star and 1970's icon is losing her cancer battle.

Farrah's Story airs on NBC Friday, May 15, 2009.

Producer Craig Nevius filed a lawsuit this week against O'Neal and Stewart, claiming they stole creative control of the film from him.

Nevius told CNN he was kicked off the project more than two months ago.

"I have been banned from talking to or seeing Farrah for about ten weeks, which is highly unusual, considering that healthy or sick, I spoke to this woman at least twice a day from the time of her diagnosis on," Nevius said.

Nevius said his goal was to do the film "based on Farrah's artistic visions that are a reflection of her and while at the same time maintaining and protecting her privacy to the extent that she wants it maintained and protected."

"I take no joy in this," Nevius said. "I tried to avoid this, but I am doing it for Farrah."

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This was unnecessary.

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jazzyzazzy

Wakey Wakey Craig, not nice,not clever just dammed well greedy.Yuk.Farrah god love her is hardly in a position of defending herself so atrocious hope he gets what he deserves.Ryan must be in a very sad place at this time how can people be so horrid. 

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Carol Coolidge

Leave Farrah alone and stop being a viper Craig Nevius.  You have enough money and fame so just take a breathe, suck it up and move on.  You are a terrible man.  I wish you nothing but pain, pain that is worse than what poor Farrah Fawcett has endured.  Give it up!

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Horrified myself

What a greedy, unfeeling asshole this guy is. I hope the court dismisses his suit, slaps him with sanctions and he never gets another job again.

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chyna tyler

I think that this is such a sad situation. Hard for me to believe after the beautiful Farrah that we all came to love, has apparently come so close to the end of her life.

I would hope that no one would want to sue anyone over this. For whatever reason that this took place, this gentleman wanting to sue over reasons mentioned here, I think that this is a tacky decision at this stage of things.

I would hate to think of anyone wanting to make or fight over money motives. A documentary was made public of a very personal experience of Farrah's. Enough people are grieving for obvious reasons, why in the world would anyone want to shift the attention from where it truly belongs. We all have ideas for various creativities. This is at the cost of a dying woman's integrity and respect for her, and her family and loved ones, for godssakes.

I say stop crying , it only makes you look bad~~ Chyna Tyler

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KatieKate

For Farrah, eh?  Then I'm sure she'll see any proceeds gained donated in her name to the American Cancer Society or are you truly the uncaring, self-righteous twit you appear Nevius.

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Dianne Nelson

I think it's terrible that anyone has to have cancer. I think if the rich can go get cured and then the poor can't would be terrible as well. It looks like cancer doesn't care who you are. When it's your time a person should just be ready spiritually and leave nothing left undone that needs to be done. Bless Farrah and I hope her suffering ends soon.

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Denise G

It seems to me that you have committed career suicide.  Anyone with half a brain probably won't come anywhere near you.  You have proven yourself as being a greedy, unfeeling twit.  And you claim this suit is for Farah.  BAH!!!  Just remember what comes around, goes around you black hearted, poor excuse of a human.

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Monica in Oregon

The guy was probably kicked off with no words because that is how Farrah wanted it.  He doesn't want her to know about the law suit cuz it is invalid and the jackass probably knows exactly what the cutting him out of the whole thing was about.  If this was for Farrah, let it lie, let it go and find someone else who is better able to defend themself against this crap.  He knows DAMN WELL that Ryan will never leave Farrah's side to show up in court to answer the stupid lawsuit and he is probably such a snake that he would take advantage just so, kick someone while their down - do you think all this suffering has just been Farrah alone?  Anyone who has stood by helplessly while a loved one is being succumbed to cancer knows that it hurts everyone that loves that person fighting the battle.  Ryan loves Farrah so much.  How can anyone do this proclaiming it is his obligation to or for Farrah - what is her monetary gain.  Her best friend has been running the camera the whole time!  How does Ms. Stewart gain by "taking the control over" unless it was what Farrah had said she wanted?  What is Ryan's gain by any of this.  He would never take advantage of her!  Screw you Craig!  OMG SOME BOTTOM FEEDERS - he ought to be strung up by his overinflated balls and whooped!

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Monica from Oregon

AND, the dude probably just hung his own self by the proverbial balls (course I'm thinking he honestly has none to have to make such a nasty scene under such a circumstance) I would have to agree to those commenting on it.  Either the snakes are going to think he is the coolest thing and he'll be producing films and writing stuff nobody will even take a second glance at as they throw it on the burn pile (sorry - what is it he does again?) and to those in the business with half a heart or conscience at all, this devil will - or damn well should be - banished from anywhere, anyone that has any dignity in the business.  Who is his lawyer anyway?  That person ought to be equally ashamed of his or her self.  God will be watching your greedy asses....you aint taking that money with you (at least not to heaven - which is really not likely anyhow), but if you do end up taking it with ya, it will only be to the very depths of hell so you can be pinned by it to the VERY BOTTOM -  whatever you do in this life to other people you will suffer ten-fold in hell, alright there Craig (and attorney, you can't tell me it is just a job for you!.  You are looking to get your name up in the spotlight - go ahead and hang yourself too *sigh*)   My mom died from lung cancer and I tell you what, if someone was pulling this kind of crap towards her when she was clinging to the final moments of her life and couldn't hold her own, I would have hunted that awful person down and took the fight on for her, no matter who that person thought they were.  I don't think you could have ENOUGH body guards to hold me off on that one!

You hang in there, Farrah.  I love you - have since way back in the 70's! You are special to a little someone you have never met way down here in the fan section :)  BTW  GOD loves you too honey!  If you hear him call, don't turn your back and if you can't hear him calling, listen to your heart. :)  He will never turn his back on you.  You too Ryan!  Hang tough!

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Monica in Oregon

Ok, last one everybody, I promise.   Mr. Craig Nevius - YOU TOTALLY SUCK!  There is your whole two minutes of fame dude, what was it you said you thought you did?  I totally forgot!  JERK!

 

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Charlihot2

Get a life, Craig.  Trying to make a profit off of someone's else's cancer journey is wrong!  You aren't even family.  Couldn't you just have walked away from this knowing what this family is going through?  All I have to say is, karma is a bitch, sir.

Farrah, I hate to include you in this rant against Craig, but you keep your head up, little one.  You're doing a great job fighting!  Kudos to you for sharing this brave and provoking video journal.  I will continue to pray for you . . . xoxoxo

 

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Nurse Riverboat

Of all the stupid, selfish and totally outrageous things one human being can do against another human being, this has GOT TO BE the NUMBER ONE most hateful, vengeful act I ever heard!!!

How dare that Craig bastard do such an unfeeling thing as sue Farrah Fawcett while she lies in her death bed, the cancer eating her up from the insides out?

Karma is watching you, Mr. Craig N

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lotusjani

This man is no man, he is a coward, and asshole greedy for fame or money, I hope he never finds a job again and becomes a bum, maybe he will die of cancer. That precious film belongs to Ryan and Alana after Farrah. These two people love Farrah unconditionaly, what money are they going to get from that film of their beloved Farrah suffering her pain? What right does this maricon has to burden these people with more worries and pain? I hope the judge gives him twenty years for meaness. Drop dead, Craig!

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blarney

Someone tell Ryan O'Neal that his overacting is grating.  Maybe he's using Farrah to repair his disgusting image.  Why else would he be out doing press tours when his supposed "loved one" is dying?  Hello....

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