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Robert Brandt Obituary

BRANDT--Robert Jay, beloved widower of film star Janet Leigh, died peacefully at his home in Beverly Hills, CA on September 5, 2009 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was 82 years old. Born July 7, 1927, son of Lillian and Walter Brandt from Burlingame, CA, he served as a US Marine. He was an avid sportsman and adventurer. Bob was an innovator in the securities industry, founding Brandt Zwick and Company with Barry Zwick and then later Robert Brandt and Company. He married Ms. Leigh and raised her two daughters, Kelly Curtis and Jamie Lee Curtis. At the time of Ms. Leigh's death in 2004, the couple had been married 42 years. He leaves many close friends in Los Angeles and Sun Valley, Idaho and is survived by his daughters and grandchildren, Anne and Tom Guest and his son-in-law Christopher Guest. Donations can be made to the Motion Picture and Television Fund (www.mptvfund.org) or the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (www.svsef.org).

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 13, 2009.

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Jay Mangan

September 7, 2021

In a business not generally known for honesty and good fellowship, Bob and Janet were unique - guileless and friends to all.
We miss our get togethers greatly...

October 7, 2009

To kelly and Jamie, It was always a pleasure trading with your dad, a true gentleman and honest as they come. I remember being a guset of his and Janet's at a Night of A Thousand Stars many years ago amd staying at their beautiful home. Sincerely, Buff Smith, Naples, Maine

Joanne & Aime Girard

September 16, 2009

Dear Jamie & Kelly,

My husband, Aime Girard, did much business with Bob Brandt and Barry Zwick and later with Bob's firm.

Aime was one of the founders of the N.O.I.P. (National Organization for Investment Professionals) and he would always hold dinner places at our table for Bob and your Mom at our Washington, D.C., conferences.

Bob was always present at the cocktail hour, but your Mom would always make her grand entrance when dinner was to be served. She was truly a "lady" and a "class" act.

We, thoroughly, enjoyed being in their company and loved hearing about Annie
& Tom.

May the love of your family and friends give you comfort. May the love of God give you peace.

Joanne & Aime Girard
Suffield, CT &
Palm City, FL

Judy (Tanis) Jackson

September 16, 2009

Kelly and Jamie, Thinking of you with deep and sincere sympathy in your loss of Bob. He and your Mom were very special people in my life. I always enjoyed trading with Bob.

Robert Morrison

September 16, 2009

I always looked forward to Bob's visits to Boston.My condolences to his family.

Bob Morrison

timothy lyon

September 14, 2009

jamie..so sad to learn of bob's passing...he and your mom were a
big part of my life..lots of good memories from hawaii to malibu to
the warm springs lift...good thoughts to you.. tim lyon

September 13, 2009

I will miss you , Bob. You were one of my very favorite people, a true gentleman. You were a real visionary. Our love to your family. I will always smile when I think of you.

Fern and Charlie Mountain

September 13, 2009

Jamie, my sincere condolences for your loss. Bob was a great guy, who always did his best for you.

Craig Wald

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