Charlton Heston dead at 84

Charlton Heston, actor known for such roles as Andrew Jackson, Moses, John the Baptist, Michelangelo, Marc Antony, Cardinal Richelieu and Henry VIII. But probably more well known for the roles of George Taylor from 'Planet of the Apes', Judah Ben-Hur from 'Ben-Hur' and Detective Robert Thorn from 'Soylent Green'. Also known for his political activism for being president of the Screen Actors Guild, Chairman of the American Film Institute and probably best known for being president of the National Rifle Association.

In 1998 after being elected president of the NRA, he delivered a jab at then-President Bill Clinton, saying, "America doesn't trust you with our 21-year-old daughters, and we sure, Lord, don't trust you with our guns."

In 2002 he revealed that he had symptoms consistent with Alzheimer's disease saying "I must reconcile courage and surrender in equal measure."

In 2003 he stepped down as NRA president and later that same year was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the highest civilian honor.

Family spokesman Bill Powers said he died Saturday night at his home in Beverly Hills with his wife of 64 years, Lydia, at his side. Powers declined to comment or provide further details on the cause of death.

Another hollywood legend who will never be replaced. Rest in peace Mr. Heston.