Charlton Heston, the Oscar-winning actor, best known here at Chez Alexandre for his biblical epics on the silver screen -- including his portrayal of Moses in The Ten Commandments, and as Judah in Ben-Hur -- died last night in Beverly Hills, California. Lydia, his beloved wife of 64 years, was at his side. He was 84.
The cause of death was not released by the family. But in August of 2002, Heston disclosed that he was diagnosed with symptoms consistent with Alzheimers: "I must reconcile courage and surrender in equal measure." More recently, there were reports that he had suffered a bout with pneumonia, but this was never confirmed.
Upon his passing, a spokesman for the family released a statement:
"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. 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."
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