LOS ANGELES - Christian Brando, the troubled eldest son of the late famed actor Marlon Brando, has died from pneumonia at a Los Angeles hospital, an attorney said Saturday. He was 49.

Brando died Saturday morning at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, said David Seeley, an attorney representing Marlon Brando's estate.

Seeley said Brando was taken to the hospital on Jan. 11. There are no funeral plans yet scheduled, he added.

"This is a sad and difficult time for the family," Seeley said.

Born May 11, 1958, the younger Brando had small roles in a handful of movies, including 1968's "I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!" but he was better known for his brushes with the law.

He spent five years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in 1990 for killing his sister's boyfriend, Dag Drollet, at the Brando family's estate.

Brando said he accidentally shot Drollet as they struggled for a gun during an argument over whether Drollet, 26, had beaten Brando's pregnant half-sister, Cheyenne.

Cheyenne, who later gave birth to Drollet's son, committed suicide in 1995 after losing custody. She was 25.

Brando's ex-wife, Deborah Brando, sued him for domestic violence in 2005. She claimed that shortly after their 2004 marriage, Brando repeatedly beat her and threatened to kill her in the presence of her teenage daughter.

Brando countersued, alleging that his ex-wife broke into his home and beat him because he wanted to annul their marriage only 10 weeks after exchanging vows.

The lawsuits were settled last year on undisclosed terms.

Brando was charged Jan. 10, 2005, with two counts of spousal abuse and he pleaded guilty. He was placed on three years' probation and ordered to drug and alcohol rehabilitation as well as a spousal-abuse prevention program.

Brando also was the one-time lover of Bonnie Lee Bakley, who was shot to death in 2001. At one time, Bakley claimed Brando had fathered her child but tests showed it belonged to actor Robert Blake, whom she later married.

Blake was tried for her murder and acquitted but later ordered to pay $30 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. During that civil case, Blake's lawyer suggested Brando was the killer.

Brando, who had denied any involvement, invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination on the stand during the trial.

Seeley said Brando was not married at the time of his death and did not leave any children.

Damn, what is it with all of these famous actors/actresses dying on us? RIP.

I just read the blurb...

may he rest in peace

only 49 too

what is it with famous families having all of this drama?

heybaby said:

I wouldn't be surprised to learn that Marlon wasn't the best father, in fact I think I heard him say it once. He was an unconventional man, to say the least.

for one, ALWAYS reference your sources ... I'd expect more from a mod. It's not just a story, somebody wrote it and someone published it to earn money one way or the other ... at least put a hyperlink to your source in the post.

Blah

If you read what happened to him in those 49 years, I had probably committed suicide age 35 or something

May he finally find some peace

psychodelicide said:

RIP to the guy, but he wasn't really a famous actor.....

One4All4Ever said:

Nine times out of 10, it's an Associated Press story. The AP's Robert Jablon wrote it. (Who knew the Org would have such sticklers for bylines?) Here's a link.

June7 said:

Who did she lose custody to if the father had been killed? I'm guessing his parents, because I don't think Marlon Brando got the child. Wow, she was more tragic than Britney Spears...just 25 It's sad that Christian had such a tragic life. I guess having famous parents and wealth doesn't mean a higher chance of succeeding in life. Sad

abierman said:

No?

One4All4Ever said:

Hey... calm down. I normally do list the source, the time it was written, the pen he was using when he outlined it, etc! One time I didn't cut and paste the whole fucking thing and your panties get all bunched up... chill. But... uh, thanks for the kind words.

psychodelicide said:

his dad was.....

abierman said:

I know his dad was, I guess I just assumed Christian was too. I can't keep track of all of these actors/actresses nowadays.

psychodelicide said:

Unless you're Michael Douglas, no child of an extremely famous man like Marlon Brando can rise above their father's or mother's star.

... hmmm, this gives me an idea.

June7 said:

Angelina Jolie is doing her bit, and she's not even using her dad's name!

June7 said:

This is true.

estelle81 said:

Generally speaking though, it obviously does.

abierman said:

her dad isn'T such a big shot though

Wealth and fame dont do jack, it just gives you different issues, and brings on more things that can mess you up. And kids of "famous" people are really fragile, depending on the parent and how they bring the child up. Marlon was by far the "model" parent, fame and money doesnt make that happen, you can be broke and do a better job.

Rightly said:

neither is Angelina, Voight does have a carreer that spans over 3 decades.

that's 3

Brad
Heath
Christian




RIP to all of them.

RIP

butterfli25 said:

RIP to all of them.....but the Brando-kid really does not fit in that line.....he was 49 years old whereas Ledger & Renfro were in their 20's!

abierman said:

captain america died last year too!

Rightly said:

So?

abierman said:

we don`t know these people,
what we know of them has been served up by the press.

Fiction! (or near as damn it)

Rightly said:

true, but I still don't get what is has to do with this topic!

seek 'n' you shall find