Lee Majors and Farrah Fawcett were one of Hollywood's most iconic couples during the 1970s. Here are the key facts about their marriage:

The Marriage

Majors and Fawcett married on July 28, 1973, at St. Basil’s Catholic Church in Los Angeles. Their union occurred just before Fawcett's career skyrocketed with "Charlie's Angels" (1976). Majors was already a major star as "The Six Million Dollar Man" (Steve Austin).

Career Peaks and Strain

The simultaneous peak of their careers created significant strain. Fawcett's instant and massive fame, especially the unprecedented success of her signature poster, often overshadowed Majors' established stardom. Their demanding shooting schedules left little time together.

Separation

• July 1979: The couple publicly announced their separation after six years of marriage.
• Period of Reconnection: Following the separation announcement, they briefly reconciled and attempted to work on their marriage, even appearing together in the TV movie "The Murder of a Centerfold" (1984).
• Final Break: Despite efforts, the reconciliation was short-lived. They separated permanently before the end of 1979/early 1980.

Divorce

The divorce proceedings were lengthy. It was finalized on February 16, 1982, nearly three years after their initial separation. The settlement terms were kept private, but reports indicated Fawcett requested only one dollar per year in spousal support for seven years and waived any community property claims. A key point was Majors agreeing Fawcett could legally continue to use her professional name "Farrah Fawcett", which had been established before their marriage.

They had no children together. Both moved on to other long-term relationships post-divorce: Majors with Karen Kelly (whom he later married), and Fawcett with Ryan O'Neal.