Charlton Heston

The AP is reporting that legendary actor, civil rights leader and political activist Charlton Heston has passed away on Saturday evening at the age of 84. He died at home with his wife of 64 years, Lydia. He and Lydia had two children, Fraser Clarke Heston, Holly Heston Rochell and three grandchildren, Jack Alexander Heston, Ridley Rochell and Charlie Rochell.

In 2002, Heston revealed that he had symptoms consistent with Alzheimer’s disease, saying, “I must reconcile courage and surrender in equal measure.”

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:

MPTF
22212 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 300
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
www.mptvfund.org

Read more about Mr. Heston here.

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