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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61. sad for his death but why do you think he,or for that matter his father,are automatcally in Heaven?

Posted at 4:26PM on Jan 27th 2008 by something to think about

62. I also add Rest In Peace, Christian. What's with all these posts accusing Christian of murdering Bonnie Blakely?? I read that there was such a tug-of-war during Christian's childhood between his dad and Mom. Is she still living? Is his brother, Mako, alive? What about his niece, his sister's child? How is she doing? Can anyone answer these questions? Thanks..

Posted at 8:25PM on Jan 26th 2008 by Jaye

63. DRUGS FINALLY TOOK IT'S TOLL. R I P DUDE!

Posted at 8:29PM on Jan 26th 2008 by beau

64. WTF?? Whose next???

Posted at 8:28PM on Jan 26th 2008 by Missy

65. Rest in peace, Christian Brando. I'm sorry he apparently never got to live a peaceful, happy life.

Posted at 8:29PM on Jan 26th 2008 by jc

66. They always go in 3s don't they.. Brad Renfro, Heath Ledger, now Christian Brando. Sad news, may they all rest in total peace.

Posted at 8:30PM on Jan 26th 2008 by MrsRager

67. He only served five years for klling his sisters murderer.

Posted at 7:50PM on Jan 26th 2008 by NoLossHere
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five years for killing his sisters murderer?? Huh?
His sister killed herself

Posted at 8:34PM on Jan 26th 2008 by Lori B

68. Daily Record, Glasgow Scotland, the Brando Curse.

Posted at 8:40PM on Jan 26th 2008 by Killer Klown from Outer Space

69. NO WAY TWO ACTORS IN SAME WEEK FROM THE SAME ILLNESS? COME FOLKS GET HELP SOONER.

Posted at 8:42PM on Jan 26th 2008 by Robert

70. Are any kin of Marlon Brando left? What a sad legacy for one of the finest American actors of the 20th century. Seems his kids were all screwed up - the result of his marriages to that crazy woman, Kashfi, and the Tahitian woman who was Cheyenne's mother. Hope the son is finally at peace.

Posted at 2:19AM on Jan 27th 2008 by nobozo

71. DRUGS DRUGS DRUGS RICH RICH RICH BORED BORED BORED LIFE! WHO'S NEXT????

Posted at 4:53AM on Jan 27th 2008 by beau

72. 64. He only served five years for klling his sisters murderer.

Posted at 7:50PM on Jan 26th 2008 by NoLossHere

what??????????????????????????????????????

Posted at 7:07PM on Jan 27th 2008 by mr X

73. Yes, they should get help sooner!! Henson the man that founded the Muppets died from pneumonia. His widow does PSAs about it telling people that just because you are strong and young does not mean you don't need to rest and take care of yourself. Rock stars do the same the body needs to rest!!!!!! His widow states he was stick for days before he would go to see a doctor!! He thought he would just work through it!!!! Take care of your self people!!!!

Posted at 10:16PM on Jan 27th 2008 by fergiebear

74. s0 sad like everyone says may he RIP does any one know where the other brother is?????????????????????????

Posted at 9:50PM on Jan 26th 2008 by Barbara

75. I HOPE YOU'VE FOUND THE PEACE YOU LONGED FOR IN LIFE..
GOD BLESS & MUCH LOVE

Posted at 9:57PM on Jan 26th 2008 by melissa

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