To me, Bronson was the epitome of the manly Western man.
He didn't talk much, but when he did, people payed attention and watched his preciseness of movement as if mesmerized.
His movies weren't blockbusters but I would rather watch his Westerns than some of the other "newer" ones that have come out since around 1992.
He wasn't for everybody, but he did have fans. I'm proud to be one of them.
I'm sorry he passed away, but I'm glad his suffering is at an end.