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The sisters of the late activist Sacheen Littlefeather are speaking out to dismantle her life story, weeks after she passed away.

Sacheen died at the age of 75, just days after she publicly accepted an apology from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

While appearing at the Oscars in 1973 to decline Marlon Brando‘s Oscar for The Godfather, Sacheen was booed onstage, heckled with mock ululations and so-called ‘tomahawk chops’ offstage and threatened with arrest and physical assault along with facing other racist treatment.

Almost 50 years later, The Academy finally issued a letter of apology to Sacheen and she appeared at an in-person event on September 18 to formally accept the apology.

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Sacheen Littlefeather, the activist who appeared on stage at the 1973 Academy Awards to decline Marlon Brando‘s Oscar for The Godfather, has sadly passed away.

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced on Sunday night (October 2) that Sacheen has died at the age of 75, just days after she publicly accepted an apology from the organization.

While appearing at the Oscars in 1973, Sacheen was booed onstage, heckled with mock ululations and so-called ‘tomahawk chops’ offstage and threatened with arrest and physical assault along with facing other racist treatment.

Almost 50 years later, The Academy finally issued a letter of apology to Sacheen and she appeared at an in-person event on September 18 to formally accept the apology.

The Academy confirmed Sacheen‘s death by sharing a quote from her: “When I am gone, always be reminded that whenever you stand for your truth, you will be keeping my voice and the voices of our nations and our people alive. I remain Sacheen Littlefeather. Thank you.”

We’re sending our thoughts and condolences to Sacheen‘s loved ones during this difficult time.

Sacheen Littlefeather is officially responding to The Academy‘s apology.

If you’re unaware, the 75-year-old actress and activist appeared at the 1973 Oscars on behalf of actor Marlon Brando, who had won the Best Actor award, and he sent her in his place to decline the award.

Sacheen was booed onstage, heckled with mock ululations and so-called ‘tomahawk chops’ offstage and threatened with arrest and physical assault along with facing other racist treatment.

Almost 50 years later, The Academy finally issued a letter of apology to Sacheen last month.

On Sunday (September 18), Sacheen addressed the apology, which she formally accepted.

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The Academy has finally apologized to Sacheen Littlefeather.

Almost 50 years after her appearance at the 1973 Oscars, the 75-year-old actress and activist has received an apology from The Academy over the racist treatment she was subject to during her appearance at the event.

Speaking with THR about the apology, Sacheen opened up about the formal apology.

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