Sacheen LIttlefeather, Native American actress died at the age of 75
She made a history when she denied the best actor oscar on behalf of Marlan Brando
Sacheen Littlefeather, Native American civil rights activist who famously declined Marlon Brando’s 1973 Best Actor Academy Award
Littlefeather disclosed in January 2021 that she had metastasized breast cancer.
while denying in 1973 Oscars on behalf of “The Godfather” star Brando, who decided to boycott the award ceremony in protest at the portrayal of Native Americans on the big screen
In her speech on stage Littlefeather said: “We Indians are very patient people – it’s only been 50 years!
further she added that "we need to keep our sense of humor about this at all times. It’s our method of survival,”