A Sad Life: Christian Brando

The late Marlon Brando's first son, Christian, has died at age 49. Poor Christian had a very sad, tragic, and short life.

He spent his youth torn between his estranged parents who fought a bitter cutsody battle over him. Later Christian shot and killed his pregnant sister's boyfriend and spent five years in prison. The sister gave birth, then committed suicide.

Christian also was accused of spousal and drug abuse, and, if that weren't enough, he was a former lover of Bonnie Lee Bakley (she claimed he was the father of her child), who was allegedly murdered by Robert Blake.

What a fucked up life.

CNN: Christian Brando dead at 49

Letter From My Idol

Oh my God!! A dream has come true for me early this new year.

Those of you who know me know that I am an ardent fan of a particular well-known personality. I've followed this person's life and career since I was in high school and a good deal of my attention, and my money, has been spent on this person.

It turns out that a recent acquaintance happens to be a long-time associate of my idol, and she was able to put me in contact with this person. I sent a little fan message, not really expecting a reply, but I did receive a thoughtful and detailed email and I'm completely thrilled!!

Wish I could spill the beans on who it is, but I'm sworn to secrecy out of respect for this individual's privacy. Again, if you know me well, you know who it is, and you know how exciting this is for me.

Pinch me, I'm dreamin'!