Charlton Heston Dies at Beverly Hills Home

[ShannonOhara]

Did they have to prise a gun from his hands, i wonder?

Yeah they did, I always like that saying, I can just imagine him saying it.

 

[MaryLiz]

IMO he shouldn't be remembered for guns or Alzheimer's. He should be remembered for his films and for being a good actor.

 

[reportertype]

I think he would have loved it. i'm sure he didn't want to be remembered for his Alzheimer's. just as i try to remain respectful in my memory of the THREE close family members i have had who suffered from Alzheimer's and remember them at their brightest and best. not the horrific final years which destroyed the essence of their beings.

You're fine, Floh. There's nothing wrong with any of your posts. I always thought CH was best at melodramatic roles. His speech that time was melodramatic as well.

My fave CH quote of all time is "You damn dirty ape!"

RIP

 

[Eire]

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Well, I thought that same comment about him...just didn't post it. He was very adamant about his rights to bear arms. I didn't think the comment was *that* bad. He probably would have liked it, I think!

Just like that crazy guy in Michigan...former (or still a) rock star...what's his name? He's gun crazy, and I bet he'll have one on his headstone!

OK, sorry, O/T.

That'd be Ted Nugent. Hell, old Ted would probably be buried with a few.

I've never read TMZ in my life and the first thought to cross my mind was what Floh posted.

 

[Linda7NJ]

Yeah they did, I always like that saying, I can just imagine him saying it.

Well he certainly did say it, and said it with much gusto! I thought Floh's comment was funny, not rude or disrespectful at all.

 

[BarnGoddess]

I see nothing wrong with Heston or Nugent. Neither one ever told us to go out and shoot up the streets. Both hunt/ed and collect/ed. My dad loved firearms and collected and loved to target shoot. Oddly enough he was not a hunter. Just didn't really have the stomach or money for it. You would have heard the same sentiment about prying his gun from his cold dead fingers also.

Rest in peace, Charlton.

 

[Rag Doll 02]

IMO he shouldn't be remembered for guns or Alzheimer's. He should be remembered for his films and for being a good actor.

His films and acting are what I will remember him for. He was one of my favorites and I was very sad to hear of his passing.

I watch 'The Ten Commandments' every year at Easter.

RIP He will be missed

 

[nanandjim]

We love the Ten Commandments. I think that I'll check to see if the movie is on DVD.

 

[nanandjim]

Neither was his speech.

First off, I think that the post was flippant with an unnecessary political undertone. I guess that only Americans really can appreciate Mr. Heston as an actor and for his accomplishments. May he rest in peace.

I really don't care if the post was meant to be funny, sarcastic or what. I find it rude and disrespectful.

 

[trixie]

First off, I think that the post was flippant with an unnecessary political undertone. I guess that only Americans really can appreciate Mr. Heston as an actor and for his accomplishments. May he rest in peace.

I really don't care if the post was meant to be funny, sarcastic or what. I find it rude and disrespectful.

DITTO NANANDJIM!!!:clap: :clap: :clap:

 

[Floh]

First off, I think that the post was flippant with an unnecessary political undertone. I guess that only Americans really can appreciate Mr. Heston as an actor and for his accomplishments. May he rest in peace.

I really don't care if the post was meant to be funny, sarcastic or what. I find it rude and disrespectful.

And you are at perfect liberty to do so. :blowkiss:

 

[Texana]

He was a great actor, how many other movies, actors, and comic routines incorporated his memorable scenes or made reference to them?

Ben-Hur is one of my favorites. The old movies with the hundreds or thousands of extras were spectacular, and computer-generated crowd images just don't look the same.

RIP Mr. Heston.

 

[eve]

Well, I thought that same comment about him...just didn't post it. He was very adamant about his rights to bear arms. I didn't think the comment was *that* bad. He probably would have liked it, I think!

Just like that crazy guy in Michigan...former (or still a) rock star...what's his name? He's gun crazy, and I bet he'll have one on his headstone!

OK, sorry, O/T.

I was thinking the same thing. He was tough enough and committed enough to his views that he probably would have had a chuckle over Floh's question. I admire anyone who sticks to their guns! (ouch) LOL! I say good for him for standing up for his beliefs, whether I am in agreement or not doesn't matter.

Of course I come from a family of hunters and Republicans, what can you expect out of me?

I met him once at a tennis club. He was very much a gentleman, with a very serious demeanor. He was much shorter than I had pictured and wore wire frame glasses - looked so different than the Ben Hur of the big screen. He was a damn good tennis player too, I watched his match.

He was a classic. RIP.

Eve

 

[jilly]

He was much shorter than I had pictured and wore wire frame glasses - looked so different than the Ben Hur of the big screen. He was a damn good tennis player too, I watched his match.

He was a classic. RIP.

Eve

Have you got the right guy Eve? Last nite on TV it was either Mickey Rooney or Larry King that said he was 6'3".

 

[eve]

Have you got the right guy Eve? Last nite on TV it was either Mickey Rooney or Larry King that said he was 6'3".

He did NOT look 6'3". Yes, I know it was he, it was a big deal that he was there. I remember my strong impression was that he seemed much slighter and smaller than he appeared on screen.

I actually met him, but now that I think about it, I was at the railing in the gallery watching and he was down on the court when we were introduced, so we weren't at the same level - if that makes sense. Maybe that accounts for my altered sense of his height This puzzles me!

Eve

 

[jilly]

He did NOT look 6'3". Yes, I know it was he, it was a big deal that he was there. I remember my strong impression was that he seemed much slighter and smaller than he appeared on screen.

I actually met him, but now that I think about it, I was at the railing in the gallery watching and he was down on the court when we were introduced, so we weren't at the same level - if that makes sense. Maybe that accounts for my altered sense of his height This puzzles me!

Eve

Yes, of course that makes sense! I'm just surprised that he was that tall!! Most of these stars today (at least the ones that I seem to like) end up being so short!
Funny how many of the great stars back then were so tall - Jimmy Stewart, Clark Gable, Gary Cooper and today - not so.

 

[eve]

Yes, of course that makes sense! I'm just surprised that he was that tall!! Most of these stars today (at least the ones that I seem to like) end up being so short!
Funny how many of the great stars back then were so tall - Jimmy Stewart, Clark Gable, Gary Cooper and today - not so.

Hi Jilly, his tennis opponent must have been taller still, because I distinctly remember CH being the shorter of the two. He was also not as "buff" as I would have thought. I am sure it must have been my position when I shook his hand (above by the railing) that gave me the impression he was so small - that, and the fact that he was quite slender really. As "Moses" he seemed so powerful and larger than life! Also his glasses and demeanor made him seem so different than his roles. Professor-like, almost.

Eve

 

[jilly]

Hi Jilly, his tennis opponent must have been taller still, because I distinctly remember CH being the shorter of the two. He was also not as "buff" as I would have thought. I am sure it must have been my position when I shook his hand (above by the railing) that gave me the impression he was so small - that, and the fact that he was quite slender really. As "Moses" he seemed so powerful and larger than life! Also his glasses and demeanor made him seem so different than his roles. Professor-like, almost.

Eve

Well you're very lucky to have shaken his hand!!! How exciting for you!! I gotta run to work! See ya later!

 

[Rino]

Did they have to prise a gun from his hands, i wonder?

Why? Do you suppose his home was being robbed when he died?

 

[Taximom]

Heston Family statement:
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=43731
The Heston 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."

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
MPTVFund.org

See, even his family says he had an infectious sense of humor.