06 April 2008

Charlton Heston

October 4, 1924 - April 5, 2008


Oscar-winning actor best known for his role in Ben-Hur. Was politically active, promoting the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s, and serving as president of the National Rifle Association in from 1998 to 2003. No word yet on the cause of death.

Trivia: Held the rank of Staff Sargeant in the US Air Force.

1 comment:

Itzvan Gorski said...

...From my cold, dead hands indeed...