RIP, Charlton Heston
by Matt Margolis on April 6th, 2008 at 12:41am
Charlton Heston died this evening at the age of 84. Heston’s family issued the following statement:
“To his loving friends, colleagues and fans, we appreciate your heartfelt prayers and support. Charlton Heston was seen by the world as larger than life. He was known for his chiseled jaw, broad shoulders and resonating voice, and, of course, for the roles he played. Indeed, he committed himself to every role with passion, and pursued every cause with unmatched enthusiasm and integrity.
We knew him as an adoring husband, a kind 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.”
The Associated Press reports.
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April 6th, 2008 at 11:29 am
I just watched the “Ten Commandments” a couple of weeks ago. Great movie.
My favorite Charlton Heston movie was “The Naked Jungle” that is the one about the soldier ants eating everything is sight.
RIP Mr. Heston and thanks for the memories.
April 6th, 2008 at 11:38 am
“Here’s my credo. There are no good guns, There are no bad guns. A gun in the hands of a bad man is a bad thing. Any gun in the hands of a good man is no threat to anyone, except bad people.”
“Mr. Clinton, sir, America didn’t trust you with our health-care system. America didn’t trust you with gays in the military. America doesn’t trust you with our 21-year-old daughters, and we sure, Lord, don’t trust you with our guns.”
“Political correctness is tyranny with a happy face.”
After hearing an unkind remark made about his condition by George Clooney, nephew of Rosemary Clooney: “It just goes to show that sometimes class does skip a generation.”
“There is no duty more noble than that which has called you across the world in defense of freedom. Yours is a mission of hope and humanity for the oppressed. Rest assured that while pretend-patriots talk of supporting you, even as they condemn your noble cause, an unwavering vast majority of Americans share and take pride in your mission. You represent all that is good and right about America and are the true face of American patriotism. You walk in those same righteous footsteps of all those patriots who, before you, fought to preserve liberty for all. Our prayers and our personal gratitude are with you and your families. May God Bless You, Charlton and Lydia Heston.” - Message sent to the US troops in Iraq
RIP, Charton Heston
April 6th, 2008 at 11:53 am
RIP, Mr. Heston.
ttfn, fellow bloggers. I’m packing out my computer tomorrow, getting ready to go across the pond.
April 6th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
I am a big fan of “Planet of the Apes.” But can’t disagree with him doing a fantatic performance in “The Ten Commandments.” After seeing I Am Legend I would like to see “The Omega Man.”
April 6th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
RIP, Chuck.
Now those damn dirty apes will never lay their stinking paws on you.
April 6th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Is he the last great one? Sitting her trying to think of any great ones left alive in Hollyweird. Great good guy in the hands of thee Great Good Guy.
April 7th, 2008 at 12:07 am
Judith, Robert Duval is a great one.
Goodbye Mr. Heston.
April 7th, 2008 at 4:41 am
A great actor and a great patriot.
RIP
April 7th, 2008 at 7:24 am
Marched with King and defended the rights under the Constitution; a great man for his times. I look forward to meeting him.