R.I.P.
Christian Brando Dies

Christian Brando Marlon Brando's oldest son, Christian Brando, died early this morning at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles, David Seeley, a lawyer for Marlon Brando's estate confirmed to the AP. He was 49.

Brando had been in the ICU since January 11 for pneumonia.

Seeley said the family had no funeral plans yet, adding, "This is a sad and difficult time for the family."

Christian had a minor roles in a few movies, but his real life was far more compelling; he went to prison for voluntary manslaughter in the death of his half-sister's boyfriend, Dag Drollet. He also was accused by Robert Blake's defense attorneys of having a role in Bonnie Lee Bakley's murder. Bonnie had originally named Brando as the father of her child with Blake.

Sources tell us that Brando had most recently been working in construction under a pseudonym.

Seeley said Brando was unmarried at the time of his death and had no children.


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31. Does anyone know how many other kids Marlon Brando had? They used the word "eldest" son indicating obviously more than one??

Posted at 6:38PM on Jan 26th 2008 by annie2

32. My heart goes out to him and his family, Rest in Peace Christian. Life was not kind to you, you are in a better place, resting with the angels, I'm sure. Anyone who'd go to bat for his sister, protecting her, is a person I respect and admire. What a difficult time for the remaining family, I'm sorry for your losses May God bless you, and may you find peace in your solace.

Posted at 6:40PM on Jan 26th 2008 by Happy To Be Me

33. 23. Did he leave a confession stating that he killed Bonny Lee Bakley (Robert Blake's wife)?

Posted at 6:22PM on Jan 26th 2008 by JuicyGirl

Go back to kindergarten, stupid girl.

Posted at 6:43PM on Jan 26th 2008 by Happy To Be Me

34. The world is a better place with this dirtbag gone. Even Janet Charelston beat you guys to this story and she is usually about 3 days behind on her postings.. You guys are slacking.

Posted at 6:45PM on Jan 26th 2008 by chas

35. Medical fact: Yes, there are more virulent, broad-spectrum antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria going around (most pneumonia is caused by a virus but there is a vaccine) but the terrorists have nothing to do with it. We're breeding them ourselves by prescribing those same broad-range antibiotics for everything from a hang-nail to a common cold. In most cases, lots of fluids and plenty of sleep will heal just fine. Obviously there are exceptions but it sounds like Christian's death may have been iatrogenic. Heath's certainly was.

Posted at 6:50PM on Jan 26th 2008 by Baseball Junkie

36. # 30 I WONDER THAT MYSELF.

I ALSO WONDER IF CHRISTIN HAD ANY KIDS THAT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT???

Posted at 7:17PM on Jan 26th 2008 by TMZ #1

37. R.I.P. Christian. I hope you find peace in death that you could not find in life.

Posted at 6:51PM on Jan 26th 2008 by SugarCookie

38. #33 it was tmz that first reported his condition on jan 11th when he was hospitalized.. simmer down with who's first or first like tag your it. Hopefully you will post the same about britney spears' death when that dirtbag leaves this planet.

Posted at 6:50PM on Jan 26th 2008 by bla bla bla

39. This is a tragedy within a tragedy. The Brando family had some of the saddest stories in life I have ever witnessed with my own life. The grass doesn't look so green on the other side when you look at the life of this family.
My condolences to the family and may the deceased family rest in peace and hopefully find this peace they never seem to have on earth.

Posted at 6:56PM on Jan 26th 2008 by humbled

40. DOESN ANYONE KNOW HOW MANY KIDS HE HAD?????????

I THINK HE HAS A GRANDCHILD BY HIS DAUGHTER. THE ONE WHO KILLED HERSELF.

Posted at 6:59PM on Jan 26th 2008 by TMZ #1

41. I FEEL SO SAD ABOUT THIS NEWS. IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS MAN HAD A VERY TOUGH LIFE. I CAN'T IMAGINE THAT IF HE SIMPLY HAD PNEUMONIA THAT AT HIS AGE THEY COULD NOT HAVE GOTTEN THAT UNDER CONTROL. I AM NOT INTO BLAMING OUR GOVERNMENT, HOSPITALS, BUT ONE DOES HAVE TO WONDER ABOUT THE STRAIN OF PNEUMONIA THAS SEEMS TO BE GOING AROUND THIS COUNTRY. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND LOVED ONES. NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO BE SLINGING MUD!!!!!!!!!!!! PATTY

Posted at 7:00PM on Jan 26th 2008 by patty pooh

42. In celebrity-speak, pneumonia=AIDS.

Who really cares about this skunk anyway? Why should anyone say that he should rest in peace?

Posted at 7:00PM on Jan 26th 2008 by PatinNJ

43. A sad end for a sad, complicated man. Marlon Brando had beautiful children. It is unfortunate that destiny dealt them such brief lives. Now they are together again.

Posted at 7:05PM on Jan 26th 2008 by mia

44. I always liked Christian and felt sorry for him, for all the sorrow in his life.His childhood had to be rough,because Marlon
and Christian's Mom Anna,at that time,did not get along.There was a lot of problems in their marriage and divorce.
I hope Christian is at peace at last.

Posted at 7:08PM on Jan 26th 2008 by JADE

45. 30. Does anyone know how many other kids Marlon Brando had? They used the word "eldest" son indicating obviously more than one??

Posted at 6:38PM on Jan 26th 2008 by annie2
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Wikipedia has it listed as 11

Posted at 7:16PM on Jan 26th 2008 by Adrienne

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