R.I.P.
Moses To Heston: Hey Lil' Buddy!

Legendary actor Charlton Heston, who uttered the best line in a movie ever -- "Take your stinking paws off of me you damn dirty ape!!" -- died at his Beverly Hills home last night at the age of 84.

The actor, who as head of the NRA once said you would have to pry a rifle from his "cold, dead hands," died with his wife Lydia at his side. He had been battling Alzheimer's.

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1. God Bless this Hollywood legend. He stood up for what he believed. Rest in Peace.

Posted at 9:57AM on Apr 6th 2008 by Jemba

2. R.I.P to a great Human Being...

Posted at 9:58AM on Apr 6th 2008 by sherry

3. Another legend gone..................so sad.

R.I.P Mr Heston

Posted at 9:59AM on Apr 6th 2008 by Barbara

4. Can we get the gun away from him now?

Posted at 10:00AM on Apr 6th 2008 by Tim

5. what a wonderful actor!!!
God bless him!!

Posted at 10:00AM on Apr 6th 2008 by poobear

6.


A class act...... he will be missed.

Posted at 10:00AM on Apr 6th 2008 by Phillip

7. RIP Chuck, I'm still angry at you for NOT covering the deaths of the following: Richard Widmark, Jules Dassin, Deborah Kerr, Joey Bishop, Teresa Brewer

Posted at 10:01AM on Apr 6th 2008 by mook

8. A truly great man who stoodup for the second amendment. Liberals think that if we act like Cuba and China and take all the guns away we'll be safe. The government already out of control, and if they had our guns then what could we do to protect ourselves. The criminals don't care about gun control that's why there criminals.

Posted at 10:04AM on Apr 6th 2008 by Lenn K.

9. God Bless his soul. Another Legend gone, he will be missed. R.I.P. Mr. Heston.

Posted at 10:13AM on Apr 6th 2008 by cece

10. Now take the gun from his cold, dead hands.

Posted at 10:03AM on Apr 6th 2008 by menotrouble

11. Way to go TMZ! Charlton Heston was a true Hollywood icon and an American legend. Thank you for posting his death. RIP Charlton Heston.

Posted at 10:05AM on Apr 6th 2008 by Grace E.

12. So saddened to hear of this great icon of a earlier, golden, more classy, decent era in our country passing. He lived 84 years, blessing us with his talents that were captured on film to cheerish forever. His movies were truly entertainment, without the swearing, blood and guts, and pornography classified as Oscar material today. My deepest sympathy to his family, and many fans, especially my Grandmother. Passing is part of life, but it is never easy. I hope his family can find comfort in knowing he will never be forgotten. God Bless

Posted at 10:17AM on Apr 6th 2008 by KITZY

13. Another movie icon that will be missed.

Posted at 10:07AM on Apr 6th 2008 by whateva

14. You can take the earthly gun away.. He's got Godly powers now., and John Wayne riding shotgun. He was married to his sweetheart, same wife for sixty years!

Posted at 10:09AM on Apr 6th 2008 by Pickleloaf

15. Its like I lost my dad, I grew up with him, Named my kid Taylor because that was his name in Planet of the Apes. Not to mention he was a republican Yeah baby yeah! He was my favorite. I cant help but cry. Very upsetting, just shows that no one lives for ever, but he will, in all the movies he has made! We will all miss you Charlston.

Posted at 10:10AM on Apr 6th 2008 by kristen

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