Few television pairings of the 1970s captured the public’s imagination like Lee Majors and Farrah Fawcett, and their marriage was a tabloid fixture back then. The real story is more layered than the headlines, from how it began to whether Majors attended her 2009 funeral and how he remembers her today.
Born: April 23, 1939 ·
Married Farrah: July 28, 1973 ·
Divorced: 1982 ·
Marriage to Farrah: 9 years
Quick snapshot
- Majors and Fawcett married in July 1973 (Woman’s World).
- They separated in 1979 and divorced in 1982 (People).
- No children together (Biography.com).
- Exact reasons for the divorce beyond career conflicts (Woman’s World).
- Whether Majors was the “love of her life” remains debated (People).
- Married July 28, 1973 (Woman’s World).
- Separated in 1979, final divorce in 1982 (Biography.com).
- Legacy discussions continue as he remains active on social media (Biography.com).
The table below separates the public record from the screen persona.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Harvey Lee Yeary |
| Professional Name | Lee Majors |
| Born | April 23, 1939 (Wyandotte, Michigan) |
| Occupation | Actor, producer |
| Spouses | Farrah Fawcett (1973–1982), Karen Velez (1988–1994), Faith Cross (2002–present) |
| Children | Two sons (with Karen Velez) |
| Famous For | Steve Austin in The Six Million Dollar Man, Colt Seavers in The Fall Guy |
Why Did Farrah Fawcett Leave Lee Majors?
Lee Majors and Farrah Fawcett’s divorce was not a sudden event, but the result of pressures that built as both careers soared. Public records and interviews show a marriage that, at least for Majors, was strained by the very fame that made them a power couple.
- The marriage ended partly because both stars were absorbed by their separate TV careers (Woman’s World).
- Majors was starring in The Six Million Dollar Man, while Fawcett was breaking out with Charlie’s Angels (Biography.com).
- The split was announced in 1979, with the divorce finalized in 1982 (People).
The pattern is clear: the same ambition that made them both household names made a shared life nearly impossible. For Majors, the trade-off between career and marriage was resolved in favor of the former, leaving a moment of personal cost that he has rarely revisited publicly.
The legal details matter here because the public memory of their marriage often compresses the timeline.
Did Farrah Fawcett regret leaving Lee Majors?
Farrah Fawcett later said she had no regrets about the divorce. The split allowed her to focus on her film career and personal growth.
- Fawcett wanted to focus on her film career and personal growth (Woman’s World).
- Their divorce was reportedly amicable, and they remained friends until her death (People).
The implication: Farrah Fawcett treated the divorce as a beginning, not an ending.
Did Lee Majors regret divorcing Farrah Fawcett?
Public statements suggest Majors has expressed regret, but his comments are short and measured. In a 2019 interview, he said,
“She was the girl I loved.”
Lee Majors
- Majors has described their split as a difficult chapter, acknowledging they “grew apart” (People).
- He reportedly stayed friends with Fawcett after the divorce, per statements cited by Fox News.
The implication: Majors’ own regret is understated. He is not a man who lingers on “what if,” even when the question is as tempting as a lost marriage to Farrah Fawcett.
Lee Majors may not say he regrets the divorce, but the public record shows he remained tied to Fawcett’s story long after it ended.
That connection is part of why the question still follows him decades later.
Why Did Lee Majors Not Have More Children with Farrah Fawcett?
Farrah Fawcett and Lee Majors did not have children together, a fact that continued to confuse fans, especially given the couple’s fame. The absence of children became one of the most persistent questions about the marriage.
- The marriage produced no children (Biography.com).
- Majors had two sons from his second marriage to Karen Velez (Curated Mag).
What this means: if Fawcett’s career was a factor in their divorce, it may have also made parenthood unattractive. Majors, however, did not let a fear of family stop him later.
Did Lee Majors Attend Farrah Fawcett’s Funeral?
The answer is yes, but his presence was understated and respectful rather than demonstrative. Majors attended the funeral, reflecting a relationship that had matured into something beyond romantic love.
- Lee Majors attended Farrah Fawcett’s funeral in 2009 (People).
- He has stated he attended to show respect, not to be the center of attention (People).
The choice says more than any interview could. For a man who has played stoic characters, showing up at Farrah Fawcett’s funeral was a real-life act of decency.
Lee Majors’ attendance at Farrah Fawcett’s funeral was a quiet acknowledgment of their shared history. His presence was a final mark of respect to a woman he once called his wife.
Who took care of Farrah Fawcett when she was dying?
Ryan O’Neal was Farrah Fawcett’s partner for 30 years and remained by her side until her death (People).
- O’Neal is buried with her, a decision his family described as a final act of closeness (Biography.com).
The pattern: Lee Majors’ funeral attendance was respectful, but the daily caregiving in Fawcett’s final years belonged to O’Neal.
Who Was the Love of Lee Majors’ Life?
Farrah Fawcett is often the name that comes to mind, but the facts point elsewhere. Lee Majors has been married three times, and his current marriage to Faith Cross has outlasted all his other relationships.
- Lee Majors has been married three times, with his current wife Faith Cross being his longest marriage (since 2002) (Curated Mag).
- He has referred to Faith as a stabilizing influence, though public statements about a single “love of his life” are ambiguous (People).
- Farrah Fawcett’s love of her life is widely considered to be Ryan O’Neal, with whom she had a long-term relationship (Woman’s World).
The paradox: Lee Majors may be remembered for Farrah, but his defining relationship in later years is with Faith Cross. She has provided the stability that his earlier fame complicated.
Who was the love of Farrah Fawcett’s life?
Farrah Fawcett’s story with Ryan O’Neal is often told as a tale of true love delayed. While she was married to Majors, it was O’Neal who came to define her final chapter.
- Ryan O’Neal was Farrah Fawcett’s partner for 30 years and is buried with her (Biography.com).
- O’Neal’s own life was marked by struggles, but he remained by Fawcett’s side until her death (People).
“Ryan O’Neal was the love of Farrah’s life, not Lee.”
Farrah Fawcett’s family and close friends, as cited by People
This is the chapter where Majors becomes a footnote. Farrah’s love story with O’Neal, though never a marriage, was the one that defined her.
Was Lee Majors a Nice Person in Real Life?
Those who worked with him often mention his professionalism and no-drama approach. Lee Majors’ public image is free of the scandals that followed other icons of his era.
- Lee Majors is described by colleagues as professional, kind, and down-to-earth (Fox News).
- He has no major public controversies, and former co-stars have spoken positively of his demeanor on set (Woman’s World).
The “nice” question, then, is not a myth. Unlike the characters he plays, Majors seems to have internalized a code of politeness.
Did Farrah Fawcett and Lee Majors Have a Child Together?
No. Farrah and Lee did not have a child together, but it wasn’t for lack of public curiosity.
- Farrah Fawcett and Lee Majors did not have any children together (Biography.com).
- Farrah had one son, Redmond O’Neal, with Ryan O’Neal (People).
- Lee Majors has two sons from his second marriage to Karen Velez (Curated Mag).
This absence of a shared child is one of the most persistent facts for fans. It forms a clear boundary between his story and hers, a line drawn not by fate but by choice.
Summary
Lee Majors may be immortalized as the Six Million Dollar Man, but his own life story is a reminder that some of Hollywood’s most famous couples are built on ambition, not fairy tales. For fans still looking for a happy ending to the Farrah Fawcett story, the reality is more complicated: the love of her life was not Lee Majors, and the love of his life may be the wife he’s spent the last 20 years with. For Lee Majors, the clearest role he played was his own private self, a man who moves forward without looking back.
tvinsider.com, en.wikipedia.org, leemajors.co.uk, people.com, news.amomama.com, news.amomama.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Farrah Fawcett say about her divorce from Lee Majors?
Farrah Fawcett later said she had no regrets. The divorce allowed her to focus on her film career and personal growth, and reports describe the split as amicable (Woman’s World; People).
Has Lee Majors ever named a “love of his life”?
Lee Majors has not publicly named one person. He has called Faith Cross a stabilizing influence, while Farrah Fawcett’s family and close friends have said Ryan O’Neal was the love of Farrah’s life (People).
What did Lee Majors say about attending Farrah Fawcett’s funeral?
Lee Majors said he attended to show respect, not to be the center of attention (People).
Did Farrah Fawcett leave her fortune to Lee Majors?
No. Farrah Fawcett left her fortune to the University of Texas at Austin and to Ryan O’Neal. She did not leave money to Lee Majors (Biography.com).
Did Farrah Fawcett and Lee Majors stay friends after their divorce?
Yes. Their divorce was reportedly amicable, and they remained friends until her death (People).
Why is Ryan O’Neal buried with Farrah Fawcett?
Ryan O’Neal was buried next to Farrah Fawcett because she was the love of his life and his partner of 30 years. They never married but remained deeply connected (Biography.com).
These questions circle the same gap: the public wanted the Majors-Fawcett marriage to have one simple answer, but the record leaves room for more than one.
Sources
Biography.com ·
People ·
People (funeral reflection) ·
Woman’s World ·
Fox News ·
Curated Mag ·
IMDb
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