Charlton Heston, 83, one of the most prominent and politically active movie stars of his era, who won an Academy Award and played the hero in many major epics, died last night at his home in Beverly ...

Actor Charlton Heston died last weekend at 84. The legendary film star is best known for his portrayal of the lead character in the 1959 film “Ben Hur,” for which he won an Oscar. Heston hadn’t ...

"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 ...