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Charlton Heston Dead at 84

Academy-Award-winning actor Charlton Heston passed away on April 5, 2008. His film career spanned more than five decades and more than 85 roles, including Moses in "The Ten Commandments" and the title role in "Ben Hur." Heston is also remembered for his political activism and tenure as president of the National Rifle Association.

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