The coroner's office will conduct an autopsy on the body of Christian Brando at the request of his family, authorities said.

Christian Brando, the eldest son of late actor Marlon Brando, has died. He was 49 years old.

Christian Brando, son of the late Hollywood legend Marlon Brando, is being sued by his ex-wife and stepdaughter who say he often abused and threatened to kill them.

Hollywood actor Robert Blake and his bodyguard have been arrested in connection with the murder of the actor’s wife who was shot dead nearly a year ago, police in Los Angeles said today.