Tatum O’Neal Back in Rehab

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Tatum O'Neal is back in rehab.

The former child star - who has a long history with drug abuse - has checked into a treatment center in Southern California in a bid to get help for her cocaine addiction. Since entering the facility, the 48-year-old actress - the youngest person ever to win an Academy Award - has been visited several times by her father Ryan O'Neal, who is desperate for his eldest child to get clean.

"Tatum recently went back to rehab last month, and she is at a facility in Orange County. Ryan has been visiting her regularly because he is so concerned about her. They are working on their complicated relationship. Tatum is just really truly struggling with who she is as a person. It's very sad to see her still suffering from her addiction to cocaine," a source said.

Tatum - who has had a complicated relationship with Ryan over the years and were, at one point, estranged - has been in out and out of rehab throughout her life as she struggled with her drug addiction.

Ryan O’Neal Blames Himself for Kids’ Problems

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Ryan O'Neal blames himself for his children's problems.

The 71-year-old actor - who is suffering from prostate cancer - admits he has had his own share of difficulties and feels very "guilty" that three of his four kids have ended up in rehab or prison.

Eldest son Griffin, 47, is currently two months into a 16-month sentence for driving under the influence (DUI), while daughter Tatum recently left rehab after suffering a "cocaine relapse." The pair's half-brother Redmond - whose mother was late actress Farrah Fawcett - is currently seeking court-ordered treatment for heroin addiction.

"Look, I don't give myself a break. I had four children. Only sportscaster Patrick's OK. Griffin's in prison. Redmond, who feels terrible guilt, is in rehab. Tatum, rehab. I had my own problems. Is all this my fault? I guess, yes. When his mother was dying I paid sheriffs $800 overtime to bring Redmond in chains. I keep all her mementoes in a safe to give him someday," he said.

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Ryan O’Neal’s Cancer ‘Under Control’

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Ryan O'Neal's cancer is "under control."

The 70-year-old actor was shocked to learn he has stage four prostate cancer recently, but is remaining positive about his chances of recovery.

"'Why me?' I just sort of chalked it up to bad luck," he said he thought in an interview with Nightline when he heard he has developed the disease. He also told the show he has skin cancer, in the form of a melanoma on his nose, adding, "Welcome to Malibu and the sun."

Ryan added he is spurred on in his fight by thinking of his long term partner, Farrah Fawcett, who lost her battle with cancer in 2009: "Farrah taught me that - about fighting it. Fight a good fight."

Ryan says because his cancer has been diagnosed in its early stages, he is hoping to make a full recovery: "Although I was shocked and stunned by the news, I feel fortunate it was detected early and according to my extraordinary team of doctors the prognosis is positive for a full recovery. I am deeply grateful for the support of my friends and family during this time, and I urge everyone to get regular check-ups, as early detection is the best defence against this horrible disease that has afflicted so many."

Ryan O’Neal Has Prostate Cancer

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Ryan O'Neal is suffering from prostate cancer.The 70-year-old actor - who has previously battled leukemia - admits he was shocked to discover he had the disease but is expecting to make a full recovery as it was discovered early.

"Recently I was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. Although I was shocked and stunned by the news, I feel fortunate that it was detected early and according to my extraordinary team of doctors the prognosis is positive for a full recovery," he told People.

Ryan - who lost his partner Farrah Fawcett to anal cancer in 2009 - added he was grateful to his family for their support and urged people to go and get tested for the disease: "I am deeply grateful for the support of my friends and family during this time, and I urge everyone to get regular check-ups, as early detection is the best defence against this horrible disease that has afflicted so many."

Ryan was treated in the late 1990s for leukemia. He is soon to release a memoir about his life with Farrah entitled Both of Us, which is due for release in early May.

Redmond O’Neal: “I Want to Stay Clean”

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Farrah Fawcett‘s son is said to be making good progress in his treatment for drug addiction.

Redmond O’Neal - son of late actress Farrah and her long-term partner Ryan O’Neal - was praised by judge Michael Tynan yesterday for his efforts to get clean.

The judge told Redmond, “I told you to turn it around, and it looks like you did.”

The 24-year-old actor replied, “I have been doing treatment for a while your honor. I want to do something different. I want to stay clean.”

Redmond - who has a history of drug problems and was arrested in September 2008 along with his father after authorities found methamphetamine at the actor’s Malibu home during a probation check on Redmond. The aspiring actor was then arrested in April this year for taking drugs into jail. He was bailed but then later jailed on separate charges. While in prison he was unable to comfort his dying mother, although he was allowed out to visit her once shortly before she passed away from cancer in June.

In accordance with his sentence he is presently in a residential treatment facility in Pasadena, California. Farrah left the bulk of her estate, $4.5 million, to Redmond.