Native American actress Sacheen Littlefeather has passed away at the age of 75. Littlefeather, who starred in several films during the 1970s, is best known for declining Marlon Brando’s award at the 1973 Oscars. She leaves behind a legacy of helping ensure Native American people are treated with respect in the film industry.
Littlefeather’s death was announced on Twitter by the Academy of Motion Pictures, in a post that read, “Sacheen Littlefeather, Native American civil rights activist who famously declined Marlon Brando’s 1973 Best Actor Academy Award, dies at 75”. The post was accompanied by a recent image of Littlefeather and a quote from the late actress: “When I am gone, always be reminded that whenever you stand for the truth, you will be keeping my voice and the voices of our nations and our people alive.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY Littlefeather is widely remembered for her speech during the 1973 Oscars, for which she was later “blacklisted” by Hollywood. On behalf of Brando, Littlefeather declined his Best Actor Academy Award for his work on The Godfather. “He very regretfully cannot accept this very generous award,” Littlefeather said.
Throughout the 1970s, Littlefeather appeared in several movies which include Shoot the Sun Down , Winterhawk , Johnny Firecloud , Freebie and the Bean , The Trial of Billy Jack , The Laughing Policeman , and Counselor at Crime . Littlefeather’s legacy as a voice for Native Americans will last forever thanks to her bravery, conviction, and patience. Our thoughts and prayers are with Littlefeather’s family and friends.
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