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Now I am explaining the connection between Charlton Heston and actinomycetes. It is indeed a very simple link, as you will see. As a boy, Charlton Heston was not Charlton Heston —not yet— but John Charles Heston and, under this name, he attended New Trier High School at Winnetka, a northern suburb of Chicago. There he might have met some students who later became famous, such as actor Rock Hudson (then still known as Roy Harold Scherer, Jr. [*]) and Nobel laureate Jack Steinberg (a physicist, donated his Nobel medal to New Trier High School). However, perhaps the three boys never met,... [Please follow the link on the title for reading the complete post with images and links]

"He vivido una vida maravillosa", dijo en su testamento. Ojalá yo un día pueda llegar a decir lo mismo, que no es poco.Charlton Heston, despues de ser galeote, gladiador y hombre libre en "Ben-Hur", hermano adoptivo del faraón Ramses y elegido por dios para guiar al pueblo de Israel en "Los Diez Mandamientos", el mayor Matt Lewis en "55 Días en Pekin", Robert Neville en lucha contra sus mutados congéneres en "El Ultimo hombre vivo", el detective Robert Thorn en "Hasta que el destino nos alcance" o el coronel George Taylor en "El Planeta de los simios", por citar algunas de las grandes películas que protagonizó, murió en su casa de Beverly Hills el pasado 5 de Abril despues de una penosa lucha contra el Alhzeimer, a la edad de 84 años.Hacinado en "Soylent Green"(Hasta que el destin

In November of 2005, wrong headed voters passed a bill, known as Measure H, that would have forbidden San Francisco residents from owning hand guns. If this goofy bit of unconstitutional meddling had been allowed to stand, law-abiding citizens would have been disarmed.

FAIRFAX, Va. (CAP) - In an effort to bolster sagging revenue and spur increased fervor among gun enthusiasts, the National Rifle Association has announced a new attraction at its national museum in Fairfax, Virginia where visitors will be invited to literally attempt to pry firearms from the cold, head hands of the corpse of former spokeman Charlton Heston. "The kids are just going to love it," said NRA official Buckshot McQuarters. "But, let me warn you, it's not as easy as looks." ~ more... ~  

Vuelvo a homenajear a Charlton Heston, muerto recientemente, con una de las mejores escenas del cine. Se trata de la escena de la carrera de caballos de Ben Hur. Entradas relacionadas Charlton Heston ha muerto (2) Recordando a Charlton Heston (0) Hola Mundo! (0) Los inicios de Star Wars (1)

Charlton Heston, una de las últimas leyendas de Hollywood, ha fallecido el pasado domingo día 6 de abril en su residencia de Beverly Hills, en Los Ángeles, a los 84 años, al lado de su mujer Lydia, según confirmó su familia.El artista, que llevaba retirado de la interpretación desde hacía años, padecía desde el año 2002 una enfermedad degenerativa similar al síndrome de Alzheimer, que implica desde sus primeros estadios la pérdida de memoria y un deterioro paulatino de las funciones vitales.Fue el propio actor, hace unos años, el que anunció públicamente que sufría este mal, que también afectó al actor y ex presidente de EEUU, Ronald Reagan, uno de sus amigos."Debo tener coraje y resignación en igual medida", afirmó en aquel momento Heston, quien se vio obligado a cerr

The Los Angeles Times has printed some of the letters Charlton Heston wrote to them, when, apparently, he had considerable time on his hands when not getting hired for acting work. Here they are:Spike Lee's threatIN a fit of pique at the Cannes Film Festival, Spike Lee said I should be shot "with a .44 Bulldog" (the handgun used by the serial killer Son of Sam). In response, I feel some irony. In '63, when I was marching for the freedom of black Americans, I was threatened by white men. In '99, active now for the freedom of all Americans, I'm threatened by a black man.June 1999Elia Kazan's OscarSO the Oscars came off smoothly, with good work rewarded. Early anxieties about the [honorary Oscar presented to director Elia] Kazan . . . went unrealized. There was some scuffling by street protes

When we asked you guys for input on our Readers Survey last week, one of the best comments was this: “More coverage of Charlton Heston! I’m fucking serious. This guy is a legend. You better feature him next

EEUU recuerda a Charlton Heston entre la admiración y la controversiaEl actor Charlton Heston es la imagen imborrable en la mente de los espectadores de cine que lo recuerdan como Moisés, Miguel Ángel o El Cid, en películas que reafirmaron la victoria del bien sobre el mal. Pero también, como presidente de la Asociación Nacional del Rifle, un ferviente defensor de la posesión de armas. Entre la admiración y la controversia, su país natal, EEUU, recuerda al actor fallecido el sábado en California. El candidato republicano a la presidencia, John McCain, ha recordado a Heston en esa faceta de héroe de 'Los Diez Mandamientos', 'Ben Hur' y 'Marco Antonio y Cleopatra'. "Al aceptar papeles épicos y de mando, mostró ser uno de los actores con más talento de la nación y su legado ser

A great actor, Charlton Heston, died on April 5th, 2008. Can you find the connection between Heston and actinomycetes? Charlton Heston's image from Poletti. Image credits for actinomycetes: CDC/Dr. David Berd (PHIL #3078), 1972. From the CDC Public Health Image Library, via Wikimedia Commons. [Please follow the link on the title for reading the complete post with images and links]

El legendario actor Charlton Heston fallecio el sabado por la noche a la edad de 84. Había sido la lucha de la enfermedad de Alzheimer en los últimos seis años, de acuerdo con la HC:"Charlton Heston fue visto por el mundo como uno de los mas grandes en la vida", dijo Heston a la familia en una declaración. "Nosotros le conocieron como una la familia recuerda con adoración, en una especie y dedicado padre, el abuelo y un suave infecciosas con un sentido del humor. Desempeñó estas funciones con mucha más tremenda fe, el valor y la dignidad."El actor falleció en su casa de Beverly Hills con su esposa, Lydia, a su lado, el portavoz de la familia dijo Bill Potencias. Él se negó a hacer comentarios sobre la causa de la muerte o dar más detalles el domingo.Me gusta creer en algún lug

I’m a little slow on the draw here, but I had to throw in my two cents about the sad news of Charlton Heston’s passing. The news was especially disappointing to me because Heston is partially responsible for my love of sci-fi. My older brother is really responsible for introducing me to the wonderful world of science fiction [...]

The actor Charlton Heston has died.According to CNN.com, a statement was released by his family on Saturday that confirmed the actor's death saying "We knew him as an adoring husband, a kind and devoted father, and a gentle grandfather, with an infectious sense of humor," the statement said,. "He served these far greater roles with tremendous faith, courage and dignity. He loved deeply, and he was deeply loved."Heston was a long time champion for civil rights and often spoke out against the evils of racism. In a radical move for the time in 1961, Heston joined a picket line outside of a movie theater premiering one of his films because the theater segregated its audiences. He also accompanied Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the civil rights march held in Washington, D.C. in 1963.Known for p

Alla veneranda età di 84 anni si è spento Charlton Heston, il divo di Hollywood legato ad alcuni dei più famosi kolossal prodotti dalle major cinematografiche statunitensi. Attore affascinante e, per molti versi, fuori dagli schemi tradizionali dello show biz,...

Se van todos los grandes. Joaquín Luqui, Francisco Umbral, El Papa… Todos esos míticos personajes nos están dejando poco a poco. ¿Quién nos quedará ahora para idolatrar? En esta ocasión, y por desgracia; se nos ha ido Charlton Heston. Últimamente conocido por su amor hacia los rifles y armas de fuego, pero alguien a quien muchos [...]

Charlton Heston, who won the 1959 Best Actor Oscar as the chariot-racing Ben-Hur and portrayed Moses, Michelangelo, El Cid and other heroic figures in movie epics of the ’50s and ’60s, has died. He was 84. The actor died Saturday night at his home in Beverly Hills with his wife Lydia by his side, family spokesman [...]

Supongo que será cosa del fatídico azar, la mala casualidad o el cruel destino, no lo sé. Pero la noticia que ahora os presento, me ha afectado no sólo por su contenido, si no porque parece que últimamente este tipo de noticias se multiplica. En fin, hagamos de tripas corazón y vamos a ello: El legendario actor Charlton Heston, una de las últimas leyendas vivas de la gran industria hollywoodense, ha dicho adiós para siempre a los 84 años de edad. Así lo ha anunciado su familia, que se encontraba al lado del actor, en su casa de Beverly Hills. Heston, uno de esos actores que a pesar de llevar años ya inactivo, todavía están en boca de muchos (aunque en su caso, no sé si por sus éxitos pasados o por su polémica defensa de las armas de fuego), padecía desde hacía varios a

Un icono de las películas clásicas y épicas, una leyenda de Hollywood, el actor Charlton Heston murió el sábado en su hogar de Beverly Hills, a los 84 años de edad.El artista, que llevaba retirado de la interpretación desde hacía años, padecía desde el 2002 una enfermedad degenerativa con síntomas similares a los del síndrome de Alzheimer.Heston, nacido el 4 de octubre de 1924, comenzó a actuar ya en la escuela de su ciudad natal, Evanston (Illinois). Después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, durante la que sirvió en la fuerza aérea, el artista probó suerte en Nueva York con su mujer, la también actriz Lydia Marie Clarke. Tras dos años tuvo un exitoso debut en Broadway en Antonio y Cleopatra, de Shakespeare. Su carrera en Hollywood comenzó también como actor en obras de S

Okay. I couldn't leave this alone. There have been discussions about Charlton Heston on the internet all day with both the career and politics of the man being the forefront of that discussion.I made a rather facetious post earlier today that demonstrated how little I think of the man. Honestly, I am not judging the man on politics alone. If Clint Eastwood ever passes on, I would be losing one of my heroes despite the fact that I don't share a few of his political leanings. Also, someone like Eastwood has proven to be both a great director and actor.Charlton Heston, on the other hand, I have always believed to be a ham and not a very good ham. I was talking with my brother about a week ago and the subject of "Touch of Evil" came up. In both our minds, it is a great movie that is, unfortuna

Charlton Heston, uno de los actores más importantes que ha dado Hollywood, falleció ayer en su residencia de Beverly Hills, en Los Ángeles, a los 84 años, según confirmó su familia.Particularmente, nunca me cansaré de ver y disfrutar su actuación en “Ben Hur” película que le dio el Oscar en 1959. Asimismo, como no recordar sus actuaciones en “El planeta de los simios”, en la primera película donde realizó el papel principal así como en la siguiente donde aparece en la parte final del film.Me quedo con el Charlton Heston actor, ya que era discutible su activismo en pro de que los civiles portaran armas para defenderse de la delicuencia, porque aun cuando los civiles tenemos derecho a defendernos, una carta libre para que cualquiera porte armas podría ser un arma (valga

I know this is a day late, but it's still news. Academy Award-winning actor Charlton Heston died Saturday at his Beverly Hills home at age 83 with his wife Lydia at his side. The cause of death has not been released, although the actor had been diagnosed with symptoms similar to those of Alzheimer’s disease. Heston’s filmography included: Ben-Hur, El Cid, The Omega Man, The Big Country, Touch of

The Oscar-winning actor died ad the age of 84 in his Beverly Hills home on Saturday. In 2002, he had been diagnosed with symptoms similar to those of Alzheimer’s disease. Charlton Heston lived a full life however, achieving his stardom by playing larger-than-life figures including Moses, Michelangelo and Andrew Jackson. Later in his life, he became an [...]

Actor Charlton Heston died at his Beverly Hills home at the age of 84 Saturday, his family said. Heston, known for portrayals of larger than life figure including Moses and Ben Hur, was suffering... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit for full links, other content, and more! ]]

sad news this weekend in hollywood - legendary oscar-winning actor charlton heston passed away yesterday at the age of 84 with his family by his side - he had an amazing run - plus was quite good looking back in the day - below is a shot of mr. heston as ‘moses’ in the ten [...] Related Entries: Rest in Peace, SorayaI know I said I was taking a weeklong break from blogging, but grammy-winning singer-songwriter Soraya has died. I felt ...Wear Your Rosie “Peace” Tee Nov. 7thRosie O'Donnell, the newest addition to The View, is reminding everyone to go out and vote on November 7th. She ...Trend Alert Give Peace a ChancePeace out bitches! Flashing the peace sign has a whole new meaning since a slew of peace- related products have ...Rest in Peace - Lily MunsterYvo

One of the finest movie and theater actors, who later became a prominent member of the NRA, has passed away at 84. I saw Heston years ago in The Ten Commandments, which was far better done than Steven Spielberg's animated attempt at the same subject in 1998. He was one of the best actors of his generation, and should be well remembered for much of the good he did, even on the political scene.

Hello! Once again OWG takes on a deceased Hollywood actor. This time the song is an obituary for the late Charlton Heston. The star of films like ‘Planet of the Apes’, ‘The Ten Commandments’ and ‘55 Days at Peking’. Also a notorious supporter of the right to own a gun. Heston had severe Alzheimer, and died at the [...]

As is generally the case these days, I learnt of Charlton Heston's death through Facebook a few minutes ago (this also happened with my friends' RIP status updates about Heath Ledger). Wouldn't it have been sweet poetic justice if he had been shot dead by one of those dark-skinned immigrant types? You know, the ones he needed a gun to protect himself against, as he claimed in Bowling for Columbine? "From my cold, dead hands," eh?

Hoy nos ha dejado uno de los mejores actores de la historia del cine. No escribiré una entrada resumiendo las películas que hizo, creo que con un fragmento de su interpretación en Hamlet es suficiente: Entradas relacionadas Hola Mundo! (0) Los inicios de Star Wars (1) Top Gun 1985 (3)

Hoy nos ha dejado uno de los mejores actores de la historia del cine. No escribiré una entrada resumiendo las películas que hizo, creo que con un fragmento de su interpretación en Hamlet es suficiente: Entradas relacionadas Recordando a Charlton Heston 2 (0) Recordando a Charlton Heston (0) Top Gun 1985 (3) Los inicios de Star Wars (1) Hola Mundo! (0)

Charlton Heston's gun politics often got on my nerves, but he was one of my favourite actors. Back in my early teens I used to watch his movies over and over again. My favourites are Planet of The Apes, Ben Hur, Omega Man and Soylent Green. I particularly liked Soylent Green. Science Fiction/Fantasy is not a genre I care for, but that movie had a big affect on me. I've watched it several times over the years, and it hasn't...

Famous actor Charlton Heston passed away last night at 84 years old. Heston had been diagnosed with symptoms consistent with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2002, though it is unclear at this point whether or not this was related to his death. As he passed away, Heston’s wife, Lydia, was by his side. I grew up on [...]

      Actor Charlton Heston passed away late last night in his Beverly Hills home from a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was 84.         Heston won an Academy Award in 1959 for his starring role in the film “Ben-Hur” but is probably most famous for his role as Moses in “The Ten Commandments“… R.I.P… alz.org alzheimer.ca

Scott Johnson from Powerline has a touching tribute to the late actor: The death of Charlton Heston represents a great loss for American art. It’s possible to imagine other fine actors of his era playing the roles Heston made unforgettable, but it’s not possible to imagine the other actors making them unforgettable. From Moses to [...]

Charlton Heston, 83, an Academy Award-winning actor who starred in epics such as “Ben-Hur” and “The Ten Commandments” and then became a conservative political activist and influential president of the National Rifle Association, died last night at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. A family spokesman did not release the cause of death, but Heston [...]

John Charles Carter (4 de octubre de 1924 - 5 de abril de 2008), conocido como Charlton Heston, fue un consagrado y prolífico actor del cine clásico estadounidense ganador del premio Oscar, conocido por sus interpretaciones de personajes bíblicos, como Moisés (en Los diez mandamientos) o Judah Ben-Hur (en Ben-Hur) y como el coronel Taylor en la clásica saga de ciencia ficción El planeta de los simios. También interpretó a Marco Antonio en la película Julio César y a Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar en la película El Cid.Charlton Heston falleció a los 83 años en su residencia de Beverly Hills el 5 de abril de 2008 junto a su esposa Lydia, con quien estuvo casado 64 años.La muerte se habría debido por complicaciones de un mal degenerativo asociado a la enfermedad de Alzheimer. [Vía]Aqu

I was busy writing a forthcoming post when news broke of Charlton Heston’s death; news that stopped me in my tracks.An outspoken Democrat during the 1960’s, his political views swung to the right in his senior years becoming a conservative and unapologetic supported of the National Rifle Association. He was also awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2003.Heston’s other awards and honors include, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Cecil B. DeMille Award, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the Kennedy Center Honors Lifetime Achievement Award.Though much will be written of his life on coming days I felt a strong compulsion to post on the actors passing right here at American In

El legendario actor estadounidense Charlton Heston, [4 de octubre de 1924 - 5 de abril de 2008] falleció a los 84 años de edad.Ganador del Oscar en 1959 por su participación en la película Ben-Hur. Su verdadero nombre era John Charles Carter, conocido comoCharlton Heston fue un consagrado y prolífico actor del cine clásico estadounidense enacarnó a numerosas figuras heroicas como Moisés (en Los diez mandamientos), Judah Ben-Hur (en Ben-Hur) Miguel Angel y El Cid (Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar), en algunas de sus más reconocidas interpretaciones que lo llevaron a la fama en las décadas de 1950 y 1960.En 2002 Heston anunció públicamente que padecía la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Judah Ben-Hur Siguió casado hasta su muerte con su primera esposa, a la que conoció en la universidad. El ma

pic from BiggestStar.com LOS ANGELES, California (AP) — Charlton Heston, who won the 1959 best actor Oscar as the chariot-racing “Ben-Hur” and portrayed Moses, Michelangelo, El Cid and other figures in movie epics of the ’50s and ’60s, has died. He was 84. The actor died Saturday night at his home in Beverly Hills with his wife [...]

Christian extremists, political conservatives, and gun-nuts are going to be sad about this news. Heston was more than a Hollywood legend; he was a cultural icon and source of inspiration to members of these groups to a degree possibly equaled only by Ronald Reagan. Christians, who often seemed to have trouble realizing that he was not actually Moses, loved him. Conservatives recognized him as one of their own and benefited from his prominence. And of course, gun-nuts found a hero in him.Tags: Charlton Heston, Ronald Reagan, Moses

According Report Found: The Legend Of Hollywood, Charlton Heston Died at 84, Today, 6th April 2008. LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Charlton Heston, the chisel-jawed Hollywood icon best remembered for his Oscar-winning performance in the 1959 epic “Ben Hur” has died at his home, his family said. He was 84. Heston’s family said in a statement that the [...]

Legendary actor Charlton Heston has passed away. He died today at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 83.Mr. Heston starred in over 100 movies and became an icon based on more than just one film. His most notable roles were Moses in The Ten Commandments, astronaut George Taylor in Planet of the Apes, Detective Thorn in Soylent Green and Charles Neville in The Omega Man (yes, the same Neville as the one in I Am Legend).Here is the official statement released by his family earlier today:"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 w

Iconic actor Charlton Heston passed away last night at his home in Beverly Hills. Heston had been in the advance stages of Alzheimer’s disease, which he publicly announced he had been diagnosed with back in 2002.Heston appeared in over 100 movies, including his Oscar-winning performance as the title character in the epic Ben-Hur. Heston was also well known for his portrayal of Moses in The Ten Commandments, as well as astronaut George Taylor in Planet of the Apes. Other notable Heston films include The Greatest Show On Earth, Touch of Evil, El Cid, Soylent Green and Earthquake.Heston was also very involved in politics, with his most notable public role being named president of the National Rifle Association in 1998, and giving a widely scrutinized speech in 2000 about gun rights when he

Charlton Heston died yesterday. A great actor in the "made in America" style. His role as Moses was considered to be in the epic genre. Now he will be able to swap notes with Moses on the technical standards of the film and ask what it was actually like parting the Red Sea. However, acting apart, Charlton Heston could have made it in politics if he had wanted to. Ronald Reagan was initially denigrated as a B Movie actor, but made the A List as a president.Although I didn't always follow everything Heston said, I quite liked his stand against political correctness. Political arrogance may be a better expression for this stance taken by the liberal elite and the zealots who run it. Sometimes they verge into political stupidy and are too stupid to realise it.Charlton Heston said in his autobi

El conocido actor, el mítico actor recordado tanto por sus papeles de Moisés (casualmente en IonLitio han hecho un post doble sobre la película: 1 y 2) o El Cid, como por ser uno de los miembros más destacados de la NRA (Asociación Nacional del Rifle), concretamente el presidente, falleció a los 84 después de llevar 6 sufriendo los estragos del Alzheimer.Así que, desde aquí, le recordamos con un vídeo de El Informal (donde era como un personaje más) sobre las armas, un tema que le tocaba de cerca. Descanse en paz:Vía: FormulaTV¡Esperamos vuestros comentarios!

"Charlton Heston, who won the 1959 best actor Oscar as the chariot-racing "Ben-Hur" and portrayed Moses, Michelangelo, El Cid and other heroic figures in movie epics of the '50s and '60s, has died. He was 84. The actor died Saturday night at his home in Beverly Hills with his wife Lydia at his side, family spokesman Bill Powers said."[via yahoo news]

El actor estadounidense Charlton Heston, que interpretó para la inmortalidad papeles históricos, como Moisés, Miguel Ángel y El Cid, ha fallecido hoy en su residencia de Beverley Hills, en Los Ángeles, a los 84 años, según ha informado su familia.El artista, que llevaba retirado de la interpretación desde hacía años, padecía desde el año 2002 una enfermedad degenerativa similar al Alzheimer, que implica desde sus primeros estadios la pérdida de memoria y un deterioro paulatino de las funciones vitales.Fue el propio actor, hace unos años, el que anunció públicamente que sufría este mal, que también afectó al actor y expresidente de EEUU, Ronald Reagan, uno de sus amigos.Pese a la dureza del trance, Heston mantuvo hasta el último momento una gran entereza y compostura, si

Padecía desde 2002 una enfermedad degenerativa similar al síndrome de Alzheimer.Ganó un Oscar por Ben-Hur y protagonizó otras películas inolvidables, como 55 días en Pekín, El planeta de los simios, Los diez mandamientos o El Cid.Defendió de forma activa la posesión de armas de fuego en EE UU, al frente de la Asociación Nacional del Rifle.Fuente: 20minutosNomucho

Originally posted Sunday April 06, 2008 12:00 AM EDTOscar winner Charlton Heston died Saturday night at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 84 years old.He died with Lydia, his wife of 64 years, at his side, the Heston family said in a statement.No cause of death was released. In 2002, in a moving videotaped announcement, the star confirmed he had been diagnosed with symptoms similar to those of Alzheimer's disease.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."Charlton Heston was seen by the world as larger than life," said the family statement. "He was known for his chiseled jaw, broad sho

Charlton Heston, quien ganó en 1959 el Oscar al mejor actor por el clásico cinematográfico "Ben-Hur" e interpretó papeles heroicos como Moisés, Miguel Angel y El Cid en cintas épicas de las décadas de 1950 y 60, ha fallecido. Tenía 84 años.Representantes y familiares del legendario actor se han negado a dar detalles de las causas del fallecimiento."Charlton Heston fue considerado por el mundo como un actor que trascendería a su muerte. Era conocido por su delineado mentón, sus amplios hombros y su voz resonante, y desde luego, por los papeles que interpretó", informó la familia de Heston en un comunicado. "Nadie podría pedir una vida más plena que la suya. Ningún hombre pudo haber dado más a su familia, a su profesión ni a su país".Heston reveló en el 2002 que tenía s

E' morto all'età di 84 anni Charlton Heston. L'attore entrato nella leggenda del cinema mondiale per un'interpretazione da Premio Oscar nel colossal hollywoodiano "Ben-Hur", è morto nella sua casa di Beverly Hills. A dar notizia del decesso è stato un portavoce dell'attore, secondo il quale Heston è morto ieri mentre la moglie Lidia era al suo fianco. Vincitore con "Ben-Hur" nel 1959 del Premio Oscar per la migliore interpretazione, l'attore legò il suo nome a un periodo forse irripetibile del cinema hollywoodiano. Continua a leggere per sapere di più!

Charlton Heston, the chisel-jawed Hollywood icon best remembered for his Oscar-winning performance in the 1959 epic "Ben Hur" died Saturday at his home, his family said. He was 84.Heston's family said in a statement that the actor famed for his heroic roles and portrayal of historical figures ranging from Moses to Michelangelo died with his wife of 64 years, Lydia, by his side.The actor, an outspoken liberal Democrat during the 1960s who later attracted controversy for his unapologetic support of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and conservative causes, had been battling Alzheimer's."To his loving friends, colleagues and fans, we appreciate your heartfelt prayers and support," the Heston family said in a statement."Indeed, he committed himself to every role with passion, and pursued ev

Oscar winner Charlton Heston died Saturday night at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 84 years old. No cause of death was released. In 2002, in a moving videotaped announcement, the star confirmed he had been diagnosed with symptoms similar to those of Alzheimer's disease. Popular: 22 hours 26 minutes ago source: (www.people.com)

Charlton Heston passed away at the age of 84: Legendary actor, civil rights leader and political activist Charlton Heston passed away today, at the age of 84. He died at his home with Lydia, his wife of 64 years, at his side. Mr. Heston was loved by his two children, Fraser Clarke Heston and Holly Heston Rochell, and his three grandchildren, Jack Alexander Heston, Ridley Rochell and Charlie Rochell. 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

El actor estadounidense Charlton Heston, que interpretó para la inmortalidad papeles históricos, como Moisés, Miguel Ángel y El Cid, falleció hoy en su residencia de Beverley Hills, en Los Ángeles, a los 84 años, según confirmó su familia.El artista, que llevaba retirado de la interpretación desde hacía años, padecía desde el año 2002 una enfermedad degenerativa similar al síndrome de Alzheimer, que implica desde sus primeros estadios la pérdida de memoria y un deterioro paulatino de las funciones vitales.Fue el propio actor, hace unos años, el que anunció públicamente que sufría este mal, que también afectó al actor y ex presidente de Estados Unidos, Ronald Reagan, uno de sus amigos.Pese a la dureza del trance, Heston mantuvo hasta el último momento una gran enterez

¿Quien no recuerda Ben Hur, la clásica peli de Semana Santa, que fue además con la que Charlton Heston ganó el Oscar en 1959 como mejor actor?Creo que la gran mayoría lo recuerda y lo recordaremos siempre por sus actuaciones en El planeta de los simios (la original) o como Moisés el de los 10 mandamientos, entre tantas otras películas en las que participó.Ayer sábado 5 de abril, su familia cumunicó a los medios su fallecimiento a los 84 años en su residencia de Beverly Hills, luego de padecer hacia muchos años de una enfermedad degenerativa muy parecida al Alzheimer."Nosotros lo conocimos como un adorado esposo, un amable y devoto padre y un dulce abuelo. Nadie puede pedir una vida más completa que la de él. Ningún hombre podría haber dado tanto a su familia, a su profesió

Charlton Heston has died. He was 84 years old, and survived by his wife of 64 years, Lydia, his two children Fraser Clarke and Holly Rochell, and three grandchildren, Jack Alexander, and Ridley and Charlie Rochell. The following statement was released from his family: "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

I know this is a fashion magazine, but through Elyse Glickman and Karen Loftus we cover so much of the Hollywood scene that you sometimes feel you should give a star a send-off. Therefore, today, I want to say goodbye to Charlton Heston, who passed away aged 84 with his wife of 64 years, Lydia, [...]

~Snooper~Hat Tip to All American Blogger and MacsMind.Words from the family is here and a report is here.He was 84 years young and may he rest in peace.I met him many years ago in NYC at La Guardia...not that he would ever remember me but I remember the encounter and was quite impressed. I had no idea that he was directly in front of me until he decided to do an about face and we collided.He said, "Oh sorry. Pardon me." He then walked off. The folks I was with at the time asked me what I said back and I had the deer in the headlight look. Being so young, I just stood there having met one of my heroes and didn't do a damn thing but stare in disbelief that I let a chance of a lifetime vanish. Oh well.Always remember a True American.

Rest in Peace, Charlton.From the Washington Post: "Charlton Heston, who won the 1959 best actor Oscar as the chariot-racing "Ben-Hur" and portrayed Moses, Michelangelo, El Cid and other heroic figures in movie epics of the '50s and '60s, has died. He was 84. The actor died Saturday night at his home in Beverly Hills with his wife Lydia at his side, family spokesman Bill Powers said. Powers declined to comment on the cause of death or provide further details. "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," Heston's family said in a statement. "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

Leroy off to Charlton ? no. Yes its official Coppel l has gone mad. We have a small squad and few strikers but still he's willing to let Lita go away for a month when we have important games ahead. So this is a striker who has scored and performed well in the reserve team and still Coppell wont pick him, you tell me that's not personal. Now I know Leroy has a lot of growing up to and his off field behavior has brought disrepute to the club but I'm sure he'll grow out of it very fast if he's playing regular football.

Highlights from the Blackpool 5 - 3 Charlton game with interviews with goalscorers Paul Dickov and Gary Taylor-Fletcher. Edit: Balls the video is no longer - a great shame ! Post from: Blackpool FC Blog

It was five of the best this weekend as the scored ended Blackpool 5 - 3 Charlton. It was a great match and vanished any memories of January when we went down 4-1 at the Valley. An eventful match which saw Blackpool go 2-0 up with Steve McPhee grabbing his first goal since his move [...]

This weekend Charlton Athletic visit Bloomfield Road to meet the mighty Blackpool FC. Last month we were the end of a 4-1 drubbing, lets hope we can get some pay back. It was announced on the Blackpool site this afternoon that there were about 200 tickets left in the home end, which is a tad disappointing [...]

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Very busy again! So heres the skysports.com report.I would really appreciate some help on writing articles here on TalkCAFC.co.uk. If you think you can give a hand, please email cafcbois@gmail.com .Charlton lost ground on Watford at the top as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Barnsley. The Addicks looked to have snatched all the points with just eight minutes remaining as Zheng Zhi headed home. But Barnsley - themselves flying high in the top five - fought back and grabbed an equaliser in the final minute through Kim Christensen. The Tykes could and should have won it in stoppage time but Grant McCann fired wide from point-blank range.

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Another great performance by the lads in red meant the Addicks climed to second in the table, just 2 points behind Watford.We dominated a match where Leicester really didn't pose any threat, and 2 casual goals, one from Varney getting his first goal for the club and one from Iwelumo meant the Addicks had secured 3 points as early as half time.The second half wasn't too interesting and no real threat was posed from either team, but it was good to see us crusing and see a performance which, if continued, will win us the league!An away trip this Saturday to ex-manager Iain Dowie's Coventry will be a tough challenge, but one we are fully capable of winning if we keep playing like we have been for the last too!Up The Addicks!

Well, I had returned from my trip to the USA and as it was my first match back in the Valley and the first I would be seeing Charlton playing Championship football, I didn't know what to expect! BUT I was dead chuffed with what I did see!So I took my seat, with the band and my drum, and saw a completely different Charlton squad emerge from the SE7 tunnel! It was good to see Luke Varney make his home debut after his injury he sustained in pre-season.Charlton maintained dominance all match but never really managed to finish, with Andy Reid hitting the bar from a free kick, but narrowly missing a header. The referee seemed to miss around 3 blatent penalties due to Norwich fowls, but eventually after coming on 3 minutes earlier, Izael McLeod ran into the area and was felled by a yellow shirt. PENALTY!Andy Reid could do nothing but score and blasted the Addicks into a 1-0 lead with 5 minutes to go! All fans thinking we had managed to win this were much relieved when 2 minutes later, McLeod

The 33 year old Welshman is hoping to have recover from a hamstring injuryin to play in tomorrow's game with Everton at Goodison Park. If Giggs makes the trip, he will move on to 722 appearance. He is set to break Bobby Charlton record of playing 759 times for United during his 20 year playing career. Giggs contract expires next summer, and an extension of his contract is most likely to take

I have just been reading an interesting bloggers conundrum put out by Frankie Valley, a Charlton Athletic Blogger.Referring to the differences in Alan Pardews and Jose Mourinhos tactical nous he suggests that -"football management is 1% perspiration, 1% inspiration, and 98% luck. You can put the same team out every week, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. You could make the same changes at half-time every week, and get a completely different effect every time you try it"It's an interesting argument and one that has received much feedback.Here is my take based upon how I felt going into matches and what I saw at Professional Football Clubs.By the time match day arrives, 95% of the preparation has been made for the game. The manager and his coaching staff have completed 95% of the work necessary to get the result.Players have been prepared during the week, told their duties. The manager has done most of his work in the run up to the game. He has studied the opposition on tape

I have been rescuing all my old football videos from my 10 year professional football career. In all I totalled 135 goals in 361 appearances in the Championship and the premier league and I thought it was time to make an attempt to digitize these old VHS tapes.At the end of every season I would buy the club video that highlights the season and shows all the goals. I have West Bromwich Albions seasons from 1992/1993 up to 1997/1998, the year I transferred to Charlton Athletic.I also have the Charlton promotion and championship season in 1999/2000. I have transferred all of these old videos on to DVDs and then to my computer, backing them up on an external hard drive. Now all I have to do is upload them to youtube and my football career is preserved forever.Unfortunately my videos from Newcastle United in 1990/1991 and 1991/1992 have been destroyed by 6 years of mould and fungus from living in the tropics. I also neglected to purchase highlights of Charlton Athletics first season in the

So a new season, a new league, and new times at The Valley. A summer of changes, with Darren Bent and Luke Young the most prolific of our departures, meant a completely different looking team started yesterday's match in the Coca Cola Championship. This is only a brief report as I am not in the UK at the moment, but come September you will have full Match Reports when I return, with the passion I carry from watching the match first hand. Charlton were unable to start on a winning note after drawing 1-1 at home to Championship newcomers Scunthorpe. Marcus Bent put Charlton ahead on 62 minutes, but new signing Izzy Iriekpen levelled on 69 minutes. (skysports.com)Charlton: Weaver; Moutaouakil, Thatcher, McCarthy, Bougherra; Sam, Semedo, Ambrose, Reid; Bent (Iwelumo 74), Todorov (McLeod 66). Subs (not used): Randolph, Fortune, Sinclair.James - Staff Writer

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Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine @ allmusic.com Vanessa Carlton probably couldn't have happened without Alicia Keys, but that doesn't mean they sound the same. Both artists are preternaturally talented and write on keyboards, sounding much older than their years. The difference is, Carlton pretty much revels in her advanced years, creating a record that recalls the lush ambition of Keys,

Charlton Athletic Football Club will feel the pressure as they are expected to bounce back to the premier league this year at the first attempt. As one of the players who was in the team that was relegated from the Premier League the last time Charlton went down I feel qualified to comment on the feelings and pressures that the Football club will be going through.I remember in 1999, at the start of the season, Alan Curbishley was very nervous. It seemed to me that he knew the expectations on the club even though we had only graced the premier league for 1 unsuccessful season.His first few team meetings were to drill into the squad that it was vital we got off to a good start in that 1999/2000 season. In pre-season and the early games I felt Curbs was over-anxious that we get off to a good start.Curbs knew that as one of the sides that had been relegated from the Premier League we were expected by the media and by our own fans to be one of the front runners to get promotion. Life then w