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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76. Well, now we have the 3rd dead celebrity.

I feel bad for Marlon's kids. Marlon was a selfish and manipulative person who caused great unhappiness to some people. Rita Moreno tried to kill herself over him back in the day.

The Lord will have to sort all this out on the Other Side now., thank god I don't have to.

Posted at 10:04PM on Jan 26th 2008 by Jennie

77. Good. He was a leach.

Posted at 10:11PM on Jan 26th 2008 by meltz11

78. I bet he did not get his flu shot last fall.

EVERYONE should get a yearly flu shot and not be negligent about it!

The shot is comparatively cheap and always gives excellent protection, even though it is not a full 100%.

The last studies show that flu shots even offer protection against SARS.

Young people do in fact die of pneumonia,more than you think.

Posted at 10:14PM on Jan 26th 2008 by Gary

79. who's planning the funeral???i mean he's got no wife no children,,no family..did he even had any money or career??sounds like a very sad and empty life.....

Posted at 10:34PM on Jan 26th 2008 by mysecretself

80. NoLossHere #53 (?)Are you living on another planet or what? He killed his half sister's boyfriend because he had been abusing her (Cheyenne) and then she turned around years later and committed suicide. Know the facts before you post as your ignorance shows.

Posted at 10:40PM on Jan 26th 2008 by Vintage '51

81. The guy's face looks like those have been some hard 49 years, take a rest Christian you need the peace, God Bless!

Posted at 10:42PM on Jan 26th 2008 by Lenn K.

82. RIP Christian...life was not fair to you I think

Posted at 10:57PM on Jan 26th 2008 by Barbara

83. Deaths for some reason do tend to happen in three's. The guys are gone, now I wonder (?)(Hmm) who the three girls are going to be. Any bets to Britney, Paris and Lilo as they like to call her? If they continue their current lifestyles it could happen. Stranger things have happened.No one is immortal.Christian had a hard life it appears with many struggles and lots of expectations so let's hope that he is FINALLY at peace.He always seemed to be living in his father's shadow and Marlon never set a very good example for his many offspring.

Posted at 10:58PM on Jan 26th 2008 by Vintage '51

84. again. why isn't this britney? she should have died by now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 11:01PM on Jan 26th 2008 by merks

85. GARY..#70...wouldn't have a clue abt if he rec'd ( not likley)...with that said...i agree 100% with ur post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...get the shot people...Gary is right!!

Posted at 11:19PM on Jan 26th 2008 by jr

86. You are so right on #13

Posted at 11:25PM on Jan 26th 2008 by db

87. #73-Lenn K.-Glad to see your comments!

Posted at 11:36PM on Jan 26th 2008 by JADE

88. does anyone know how he did in prison?? he was in there for a long time.

Posted at 11:53PM on Jan 26th 2008 by TMZ #1

89. Isnt it odd that he is so young and died of complications from pneumonia? Hes lawyer said he was to make a full recovery about a week ago. Its sad and tragic, but doesnt anyone else think this is odd? Did he have more wrong with him?

Posted at 12:18AM on Jan 27th 2008 by Curious???

90. MORE NEWS: SCOTT BAIO GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT TONIGHT AT 8:43 PM AND SMASHED INTO A TREE AND NOW IS DEAD !


THIS IS HORRIBLE AND HARD TO BELIEVE BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE DYING LEFT AND RIGHT HERE.
BUT THIS NEWS COMES FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE.

Posted at 12:37AM on Jan 27th 2008 by JUST IN

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