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Homage to Charlton Heston

Nicholas Biswas
The Hollywood legend Charlton Heston died on April 5 at die age of 84. The world community lost one of the greatest film stars. He was a towering figure both in his politics and on screen where his characters had the ear of God, survived apocalyptic plagues and endured one of Hollywood's most-grueling action sequences (the chariot race in "Ben-Hur,' which earned him the best-actor Academy Award). The actor died at his home in Beverly Hills with his wife Lydia at his side.
’Charlton Heston was seen by the world as larger than life." Heston's family said in a statement, "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.*
Nancy Reagan was heartbroken over Charlton Heston’s death. President Bush hailed him as a "strong advocate for liberty,’ while John McCain called Heston a devotee for civil and constitutional rights. Even Michael Moore, who mocked Heston in his gun control documentary Bowling for Columbine, ’ posted the actor’s picture on his web site to mark his passing.
Shirley Jones, who co-starred with Heston in one of his last leading roles in the 1999 drama 'Gideon*, said his talent as an actor sometimes is forgotten because of the epic characters he played. ’To me, he was the consummate leading man. He was tall, he was handsome, he was sensitive, and he was gruff when he had to be. He was a great cowboy, he was perfect for those historical roles," Jones said. "He was a caring, sweet gentleman who believed in his country and the constitution."
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who had Heston as a co-star in 1994's "True Lies", said in a state-
ment that Heston "entertained millions of people around the world during his legendary film career." "He cared deeply about his craft and he loved his family, his work and his country with all his heart," Schwarzenegger said.
Heston was a strong advocate for civil rights in the 1960s, joining marches and offering financial assistance. Heston had contributed and raised thousands of dollars in Hollywood for Martin Luther King Jr.'s movement, said Earl Ofari Hutchinson, president of the Los Angeles Urban Policy Round Table. Civil-rights leaders in Los Angeles held a moment of silence in Heston's memory Sunday after an unrelated news conference.
Fans remember Heston for some of the most epic moments on film: Parting the Red Sea as Moses in "The Ten Commandments," cursing his self-destructive species as he stumbles on the remnants of the Statue of Liberty in "Planet of the Apes," tearing hell-bent through the chariot race in "Ben-Hur." Ben-Hur earned 11 Oscars, the most ever until 1997's "Titanic" and 2003's "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" tied it.
The world famous actor Charlton Heston visited Bangladesh with his wife Lydia and daughter Holly in 1982. That time, he also visited Christian Service Society (CSS), a philanthropic organisation in Khulna and produced a documentary film “When the dying will stop” to feature the socio-economic development work of CSS under the strong leadership of late Rev Paul Munshi. Rev Paul Munshi was one of the pioneers in the field of socioeconomic development in Bangladesh. In 1972, he established Christian Service Society to provide hope to the poor and marginalised people following the Liberation War that caused immense damages to the country.
Born Charles Carter in a Chicago sub-
Michigan wilderness, where his father operated a lumber mill.
Heston took up acting after serving in the Army during World War IL He took his professional name from his mother's maiden name, Charlton, and the last name of his stepfather, Chester Heston, whom she married after his parents' divorce.
After his movie debut in two independent films by a college classmate, Heston was put under contract by producer Hal B. Wallis ("Casablanca"). Cecil B. DeMille cast him as the circus manager in "The Greatest Show on Earth" and then as Moses in "TheTen Commandments."
He followed with Orson Welles' "Touch of Evil," William Wyler's "The Big Country” and the sea saga "The Wreck of the Mary Deare" before "Ben-Hur" elevated Heston to the top of Hollywood's A-list. His later films included "Earthquake," "El Cid,” "The Three Musketeers," "Midway" and "Soylent Green."
In recent years, Heston drew as much publicity for his crusades as for his performances. In addition to his NRA work, he campaigned for Republican presidential and congressional candidates and against affirmative action. President Bush -- who in 2003 presented Heston the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honour — called Heston a "man of character and integrity, with a big heart ."
The Hestons celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1994 at a party with Hollywood and political friends. They had been married 64 years when he died.