Sad news today. Charlton Heston died on Saturday after a 6 year battle with Alzheimer’s at age 84 with his wife Lydia.

The legendary actor is best known for his staring roles in The Ten Commandments, Ben-Hur, The Greatest Story Ever Told and Planet of the Apes. I personally was a huge Planet of the Apes fan for years, don’t ask me why. I always thought Charlton Heston was amazing though, as silly as those movies were.

Though Hestons views on gun control (he wanted control of guns) was controversial, he was a strong and inspirational man.

According to the Associate Press his family had this to say about him, “”Charlton Heston was seen by the world as larger than life. 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 greater roles with tremendous faith, courage and dignity.”

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Heston family. It’s a true loss.