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Charlton Heston Dies at 84
Charlton Heston Dies at 84
The Oscar winner who starred in Ben-Hur and played Moses dies at his home
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Charlton Heston Dead
Right Celebrity — ... Charlton Heston died Saturday, April 5, 2008 at his home in Beverly Hills. A cause of death has not been released, but he was diagnosed with symptoms similar to Alzheimer’s in 2002. His wife Lydia was at his side at the time of his death. He was 83 years old. ...

Legendary screen actor Charlton Heston has died
Hot Momma Celebrity Gossip Blog — ... courage and dignity. He loved deeply, and he was deeply loved. “No one could ask for a fuller life than his. No man could have given more to his family, to his profession, and to his country. In his own words: ‘I have lived such a wonderful life! I’ve lived enough for two people.’” A private memorial service will be held. The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Motion Picture and Television Fund: Source Celebrity Gossip ...

Charlton Heston Dies at 84
Celebrity Smack! Gossip & Entertainment Blog — ... and devoted father, and a gentle grandfather, with an infectious sense of humor. He served these far greater roles with tremendous faith, courage and dignity. He loved deeply, and he was deeply loved. “No one could ask for a fuller life than his. No man could have given more to his family, to his profession, and to his country. In his own words: ‘I have lived such a wonderful life! I’ve lived enough for two people.’” Source

Charlton Heston Dies at 84
Rumorficial — ... an announcement of his Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 2002 and had very much retired from public life,” a family spokesperson tells PEOPLE. “He had been at home most of the past years.” Heston won the Academy Award for best actor in 1959’s “Ben-Hur.” He also played Moses in The Ten Commandments in 1956. Later in life, he was known as much for his political work than acting, serving as president of the National Rifle Association. Read Full Story

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