Charlton Heston Dead at 83

Stealth Hunter · 04-06-08, 12:03 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlton_Heston
http://www.latimes.com/la-me-heston6...,3675317.story

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Heston died Saturday at his Beverly Hills home, his family said in a statement. In 2002, he had been diagnosed with symptoms similar to those of Alzheimer's disease.

First Heath Ledger, then Roy Scheider, now Charlton Heston. Another God in acting and cinema has fallen. He died just before midnight. Turned on the TV to CNN and they had a thing up on him. Real shame, but the man was 83 years old. Now, Planet of the Apes, Hamlet, Midway, and Ben Hur won't seem the same... bye, Chuck.

Etienne · 04-06-08, 12:09 AM

So, can I have his guns, now?

Seriously, another marking personality goes. What's going on with this year? Is it the International Celebrity Die year or something?

Venatore · 04-06-08, 12:16 AM

oh dear, this is very sad.

Stealth Hunter · 04-06-08, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Etienne

So, can I have his guns, now?

Seriously, another marking personality goes. What's going on with this year? Is it the International Celebrity Die year or something?

I guess, but Chuck was old and was not well at all, or so his family stated. The funny thing was, Planet of the Apes was on just yesterday on AMC, and I watched the entire thing... bit ironic, but hey, it was the same case with Ledger (watched A Knight's Tale five days before he died) and with Scheider (watched Jaws three days before he died).

Etienne · 04-06-08, 12:27 AM

Maybe you should stop watching movies, then? Just in case? :rotfl:

Sailor Steve · 04-06-08, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Etienne

So, can I have his guns, now?

Seriously, another marking personality goes. What's going on with this year? Is it the International Celebrity Die year or something?

Not really; it just seems that way. Many years ago my then wife and I purchased an encyclopedia set, and every year we got the yearbook, and every year I was amazed at how many famous people died; people whose names I knew.

You know a lot more famous names that you realize.

Still, I'm gonna miss ol' Chuck. My dad used to live next door to Heston's sister, and got to have dinner with 'Chuck and Lydia' a couple of times. They talked enough that my dad and stepmom got invited to their son Frazer's 25th anniversary.

Stealth Hunter · 04-06-08, 02:06 AM

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Maybe you should stop watching movies, then? Just in case? :rotfl:

That leaves reading the paper, getting on Subsim, playing games, and using the bathroom... oh, and eating. It's not fun to be qualified as a senior.

Very boring. While I am happy to be old, I'm not happy that life has become so dull.

Platapus · 04-06-08, 07:19 AM

Sad news. I hope he died peacefully and with some dignity.

DeepIron · 04-06-08, 07:55 AM

When someone like Heston, who I consider an movie "icon" passes away, it's like a piece of my own history is gone... I felt the same way when Bob Hope passed away too. These were both guys that had impressed me with their lives and accomplishments.

August · 04-06-08, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DeepIron

When someone like Heston, who I consider an movie "icon" passes away, it's like a piece of my own history is gone... I felt the same way when Bob Hope passed away too. These were both guys that had impressed me with their lives and accomplishments.

Agree 100%

CCIP · 04-06-08, 08:43 AM

Noo...

We've lost some big talent this year, but he'd have to be the most iconic.
Salutes, sir.

Jimbuna · 04-06-08, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Etienne

So, can I have his guns, now?

Seriously, another marking personality goes. What's going on with this year? Is it the International Celebrity Die year or something?

I guess, but Chuck was old and was not well at all, or so his family stated. The funny thing was, Planet of the Apes was on just yesterday on AMC, and I watched the entire thing... bit ironic, but hey, it was the same case with Ledger (watched A Knight's Tale five days before he died) and with Scheider (watched Jaws three days before he died).

So what's the next movie your planning on watching :hmm:

RIP Chuck Sir.

Stealth Hunter · 04-06-08, 09:45 AM

I figure I'll start with Tom Cruise movies... then I'll move into Hannah Montana films. After we've hit these two strongpoints, I'll assault Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. If luck holds, they'll all be dead by the end of the year.

NEON DEON · 04-06-08, 01:30 PM

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I figure I'll start with Tom Cruise movies... then I'll move into Hannah Montana films. After we've hit these two strongpoints, I'll assault Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. If luck holds, they'll all be dead by the end of the year.

Just stay away from the presidential debates!

STEED · 04-06-08, 01:46 PM

Long live the National Raygun Association.

Another great actor passes away.

I really liked him in Soylent Green which even today is a warning of a possible future.

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CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	Noo... We've lost some big talent this year, but he'd have to be the most iconic. Salutes, sir. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Long live the National Raygun Association. Another great actor passes away. I really liked him in Soylent Green which even today is a warning of a possible future. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Etienne Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	So, can I have his guns, now? Seriously, another marking personality goes. What's going on with this year? Is it the International Celebrity Die year or something?

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Venatore Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia:- Sydney Posts: 2,049 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	oh dear, this is very sad.

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Etienne Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Maybe you should stop watching movies, then? Just in case? :rotfl:

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Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I figure I'll start with Tom Cruise movies... then I'll move into Hannah Montana films. After we've hit these two strongpoints, I'll assault Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. If luck holds, they'll all be dead by the end of the year.