Remembering Marlon Brando on the 20th Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on July 1, 2024

Remembering Marlon Brando, 20 Years Later

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It has been exactly 20 long years since Marlon Brando died in Los Angeles on July 1, 2004 at the age of 80. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Today, fans of Marlon Brando (Apocalypse Now, Last Tango in Paris, The Godfather, The Wild One, A Streetcar Named Desire, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Brando, a cultural icon

Born in Omaha on April 3, 1924, Marlon Brando's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Brando was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1953 he touched the hearts of millions as Johnny Strabler in ‘The Wild One’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 20 years since the tragic loss of Marlon Brando and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Marlon Brando is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Marlon Brando.