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Hollywood Legend Charlton Heston Dies, aged 84

April 13, 2008 by Romy

Sad news this past week in Hollywood as living legend Charlton Heston died April 5^th at his home in Beverly Hills, California. Heston, perhaps best known for his roles in Ben-Hur and Planet of the Apes, had a career that spanned over 60 years. Charlton Heston, known as Chuck to friends (including the Reagan’s), was ruggedly handsome and had a classic face which allowed him to easily step into the role of Marc Antony in Julius Caesar or Moses in The Ten Commandments. Later in life, Heston would be best known for his avid support of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and would later serve as president of this organization. Charlton Heston was a man of virility and magnitude and he will always be remembered as such in his films.

Selected Filmography:

The Ten Commandments

Ben Hur

The Omega Man

Planet of the Apes

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