06 Apr 08 Charlton Heston Dies

Born John Charles Carter in Evanston, Illinois, on 4 October 1924, and who went on to win a best actor Oscar for his starring role in the epic Ben Hur, and better known as Charlton Heston,  has died, aged 84, a spokesman for the star’s family has said.

He died on Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills with his wife Lydia

, whom he married in 1944, at his side.

Long time president of the National Rifle Association (NRA), he stepped down in 2003, citing ill-health.

The previous year, he had revealed he had symptoms consistent with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Tags: actor, ben hur, beverly hills, charlton heston, heston dead, john charles carter, lydia heston, nation rifle association, NRA, oscar

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Reader's Comments

1. Babz Bitchin | 06 Apr 2008 14:03

   He was a good actor, huh? But I do suppose he’d say he lived a full life, right? Just stopped in to say howdy and a wish for you and the wife to have a great day!

2. Babz Bitchin | 06 Apr 2008 10:03

   He was a good actor, huh? But I do suppose he’d say he lived a full life, right? Just stopped in to say howdy and a wish for you and the wife to have a great day!

3. Eyebee | 06 Apr 2008 14:58

   Hiya Babs!

   Thanks for dropping by The Eye.

   Hope you’re doing well in your neck of the woods. It’s a lovely morning down here in the Carolinas… 70F at 10am… Oh I love the summer!

4. Eyebee | 06 Apr 2008 10:58

   Hiya Babs!

   Thanks for dropping by The Eye.

   Hope you’re doing well in your neck of the woods. It’s a lovely morning down here in the Carolinas… 70F at 10am… Oh I love the summer!

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