Charlton Heston: The Last Interview

Movie legend Charlton Heston gives late ABC presenter Peter Jennings his last interview. His wife Lydia is by his side. Heston, who was also the star of TV's "The Colbys," passed away in April 2008.

[@InFltSvc]

I grew up with this man’s great talent, notably every year as child watching the 10 Commandments, and still to this day in 2024. These were the real stars that are all but gone, but their work will always be with us.

[@midnightblue3226]

I watched this about 5 years ago....I remember being very impressed by the way he dealt with his illness...now I am ill myself, not with dementia but what I have is incurable and I am very tired...I try to deal with this the way he did and hope to remain dignified to the end...rest in perfect peace Charlton, you were truly amazing and thank you for showing me the way....

[@peterwisk6797]

Hold fast midnightblue,3226, your comment was stoically perfect and Mr. Heston would surely have thanked you, and certainly wished much dignity as you face twilight's coming days. My very best to you, from Australia

[@julietteyork6293]

My prayers to you, friend. God comfort you, assuring you of eternal reward with Him.

[@goaskmymom1350]

May God bless you Midnight Blue, you are in my prayers.

[@gamingtherapy7587]

May God be with you

[@patbogost3832]

May God bless you and keep you safe in his kindness and love.

[@65motowngirl]

I met him in 1965 when he came to Detroit for the world premiere of “The War Lord” . He was everything I expected. Lager than life, gracious and charismatic.

[@louisfriend1851]

Liar.

[@jackyu2819]

Where are men like this man today? RIP the greatest generation.😔

[@tomhamilton5261]

Message from Scotland-Charlton Heston will forever be an American Icon. Major loss to cinema. Gone but not forgotten. His Goodbye speech was wonderfully eloquent, courageous and moving.

[@ruthnagarya2028]

Charlton Heston walked into a scene and - merely by his presence...stole the attention from every actor in the scene. He was an amazing role model...a family man, married to the same woman for 50 + years and a truly gifted actor.

[@eddriver7815]

N R A ... that is his legacy in spite of everything he did .

[@buckjohnson1119]

Ruth Nagarya Judah Ben Hur, I think his greatest. Fantastic, performance.

[@noahhyde8769]

@@eddriver7815 And what a good legacy -- along with everything else he did.

[@conspiros5394]

@@eddriver7815 - a great legacy you sicko freak!

[@michaelcook768]

@@eddriver7815 WHY DO YOU GUN GRABBING IDIOTS HAVE A PROBKEM WITH THE SECOND AMENDMENT?

[@jakejohnson2681]

He was a very lucky man to have such a loving and caring wife, and to be with her that long wow

[@lucyterrier7905]

It's not luck. It's how both treat each other.

[@sundancer4426]

My wife was once like that...

[@lucybrindlebrownie8994]

Yep !

[@michaelkrolewski7406]

Just like Michael J. Fox's wife and Christopher Reeve's wife.

[@HeartWorX.Creations]

No such thing as luck-has this life not taught U anything?! It takes the 2 individuals working & loving & loving & working together daily-to have a successful marriage-otherwise, all ya got is 1 side and well, we all know how that works out -IT DOESN’T!!!

[@araymond1able]

Heston lived and died a Man. No matter his politics or what some might think about him because of their biases; Ben-Hur. The Ten Commandants, The Greatest Show On Earth, The Naked Jungle, Touch of Evil, 55 Days in Peking, The Greatest Story Ever Told, El Cid, Khartoum, Planet Of The Apes, Will Penny and dozens more make him one of the best Actors of Film.

[@dawhoda1]

Mountain men. What about mountain men? I just finished watching it for the first time and loved it.

[@patrickshenton769]

*Two Minute Warning (1976).*

[@jimmysapien9961]

Heck yes Mountain men 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jimmysapien9961]

Michael Russo Great AWSOME movie !!!!

[@eddriver7815]

NRA that is his legacy like it or not

[@johnhaughey8346]

As tough as it was to watch this interview with one of my movie heroes, He showed so much dignity and a deep love and appreciation for his wife through all their years together. Gone but never forgotten 🙏

[@willemvantwillertorganist]

I think this is a valuable, respectful documentary. With questions that matter. It's nice to see how important a marriage can be. Charles Heston speaks very fondly of his wife, my respect. 'What can be cured, must be endured' says Heston at the end of this documentary.

[@tausti]

To see someone like Charlton Heston say "I couldn't be me without her...you were the centre of my life"....I should no longer feel guilty or inferior about having similar feelings previously for someone that was once in my life

[@eleela3054]

Of course not. I think is gorgeous when a man says that about a woman.

[@jimmysapien9961]

I Agree

[@CharlotteWebb1952]

How I wish for that.

[@irenejohnston6802]

A good woman may soften a man but never weaken him. UK

[@cluggyahoo]

You don't see wives like that anymore in the western world. What a wonderful wife

[@askeptic887]

He was the giant among giants. He is the role model on how to be a man.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Yes he was a great man .and had a great Wife !!!!!

[@eddriver7815]

well , he was a giant in the N R A

[@noahhyde8769]

@@eddriver7815 Thank goodness. Sure beat being a giant in Planned Parenthood (the black-hating racist Maragaret Sanger already took that role), or antifa.

[@MegaVin88]

True great he was

[@mattparr3038]

Hes a good example of that. Real gentleman.

[@TheTrueObelus]

Forget his films. Those are two human beings facing decay and death with real courage and grace. My political views are very different than Mr. Hestons but dammit I respect the man. I hope I can face the end with half as much bravery as he and his wife did.

[@jintengo]

I agree with you 100%. Well said!

[@philipdimech686]

@@jintengo is his wife still alive

[@philipdimech686]

Kf

[@brandywineblue]

Being a Christian and knowing God helps quite a bit. Every difficulty is better faced when one knows the truth of the situation

[@Ampex196]

@@brandywineblue So very true. I recall he was large in stature with a prescence and charisma to match. He was also very approachable. A very nice man indeed! There are so very few of his kind left.

[@davidellis5141]

" What Can't Be Cured , Must Be Endured " Eloquent.

[@ceciliarodriguez-hb3cl]

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[@qsprimalaccuracy9709]

" What Can't Be Cured , Must Be Endured " ...guess we'll have to make that as a motto for 2020.

[@l.k.1111]

Amen...🙏🙏🙏

[@cathytrafelet1266]

@@l.k.1111 no

[@l.k.1111]

@@cathytrafelet1266 Fuck you. Amen.

[@amircastilla07]

I admired this man for his acting and for the movies he did which were ahead of its time many times. Respect him even more after seeing this video. Kudos from Belize.

[@joekidd1992]

Many people later hated him because of the NRA thing, but they forget he was one of the first Hollywood people to march with the Civil Rights people in the early 60s.

[@markgunns]

joekidd1992 Exactly! .. Heston was a strong advocate for civil right many years before it became fashionable, and was a recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, plus the Kennedy Center Lifetime Achievement Award.

[@billporupsky4972]

He is what America stood for , freedom and to protect those who couldn't protect themselves

[@abdiver12]

I never could understand how he could be for Civil Rights but at the same time, support Barry Goldwater who opposed it. Heston was obviously a very conflicted man and changed his political positions many times during his life.

[@fredpearson5204]

@@abdiver12, well, you're obviously young and don't know Goldwater like you think you do. In fact, Goldwater voted for civil rights in 1957 and 1960, but is only remembered for opposing civil rights in 1964, largely because he rightly believed (and was later proven to be right), that the Civil Rights Act would not create equal rights for all men, but Title VI would be used to grant preferential treatment. Look into Goldwater (who was half Jewish, so knew about discrimination), and I think you'll learn more about what he really stood for, rather than relying on myths, and talking points from people too busy to read, do their homework and think independently.

[@cplcabs]

People who hate people because of their politics deserve to be hated themselves

[@petergagnon6851]

My mother danced with him at the banquet of the grand opening of Ben Hur I always believed he was a giant among men And he is certainly with GOD now

[@lucybrindlebrownie8994]

Thank Goodness for Heaven and peace, purity, love forever !

[@fubartotale3389]

Sure he is pal, sure he is...

[@davidgibbs381]

With God - holding his firearms. Couldn't pry them from his cold, dead hands!

[@LifeOdysseyMotivation]

"I can part the Red Sea, but i cannot part with you" Yes!!! That's my idol! One of the greatest film actors of all time! You"re the man Sir Charlton Heston!

[@laidsgpr63]

Charlton Heston was one of the most talented actors that ever walked this Earth !

[@Iamjahannah]

His voice is so powerful! So elegant, this man is amazing 🙏🏾

[@markrene6108]

He put guns before children, yeah he was a ffffing ripper 🖕

[@michaelashcraft8569]

He was a big part of my youth. Some of us don't even get to say goodbye, we die from heart attacks, or some other sudden catastrophe , he got to put a period at the end of a sentence...

[@mysterygirl20101]

awwww such a blessing that they were together so long!! what an amazing couple. God Bless them both.

[@frankfraticelli2967]

None like him to be found today. Lovely couple. Dignified. Worthy of emulation and respect.

[@susanmarie2231]

Charlton is completely unique, one of a kind. Great actor in his own right. A lovely testament to their marriage. Glad they had the courage to go public with this diagnosis. It is reality for so many others.

[@mjimih]

"What can't be cured, must be endured, somebody once said." -Charlton

[@Adriana-vp1rm]

It can be - in Christ name.

[@mjimih]

@@Adriana-vp1rm or lots of morphine, until you fall asleep.

[@katcorona3553]

mjimih: WOW 🙁

[@beyond1957]

Appropriate now as we face 2021 and virus strains yet to come.

[@mjimih]

@@beyond1957 interesting bc, we and endured, now were cured

[@joncolburn1501]

whatever one's politics...........he was a class act, a true gentleman. We need more like him today.

[@davidnmorrismorrisactor7117]

Yes that's true we need more like him but we don't need another person who supports the National Rifle Association

[@noahhyde8769]

@paul w Actually, yes we do. And see? I could manage those four words without one of them being the f-bomb crutch.

[@noahhyde8769]

@@davidnmorrismorrisactor7117 We need LOTS more people who support the NRA. There's nothing wrong with that -- unlike, say, the Southern Poverty Law Center.

[@noahhyde8769]

@Roger Martin I didn't know those who opposed Second Amendment rights even believed in God. At least, a lot of them pretend to be atheists.

[@lordbane729]

@@davidnmorrismorrisactor7117 "but we don't need another person who supports the National Rifle Association"....and about them you know what, exactly ?

[@Klaatu-ij9uz]

Had the honor to meet Mr. Heston. One of the most memorable moments of my life. A true patriot!

[@davsny5]

Despite his tough and imposing demeanor, he was kind, humble and gentle and amazing!

[@RaikenXion]

I envy you sir, i'd have loved to have had a beer with Mr. Heston, just to have told him that i would watch his movies with Granddad when i was a kid.

[@coophandluke3697]

I bet!!

[@marieminshull1400]

Your lucky so jealous 😜

[@pedroleon368]

"😅😅😅😅😅NAZI"

[@IamBrittanyRex]

I am only 21 years old. I was five when I first saw The Ten Commandments. My all time favorite movie. Absolutely loved him as Moses.

[@FreeKentHovind]

Me too :DD

[@marcusmedlock847]

+Brittany Davis I'm with you. In all the movies I've watched, there is no portrayal of anyone that resonates with me as much as Chuck's portrayal of Moses. Maybe the finest performance I've ever seen.

[@marcusmedlock847]

+Brittany Davis I'm with you. In all the movies I've watched, there is no portrayal of anyone that resonates with me as much as Chuck's portrayal of Moses. Maybe the finest performance I've ever seen.

[@pompei1968]

+Brittany Davis I know!!!! doesn't it offend you they used a white man to play Moses ???

[@ChrissonatorOFL]

+KtK - I guess since the jury is out on whether Moses existed at all... it's fine by me, even if it's not technically accurate for a person born in that geographical location.

[@Dave.S.TT600]

Heston outlived the interviewer by three years

[@Dave.S.TT600]

@@marglam6123 indeed. best wishes to you and may we never take our time for granted

[@youtuberlight6976]

Ha ha...

[@kebas239]

Well, if I was the interviewer, I would've been very afraid in the days leading to my death. But I don't want to impose my own emotions on him.

[@michaelhungate7506]

That's true. Peter Jennings, the interviewer, died of lung cancer.

[@rolomaticz5009]

@@michaelhungate7506 Yes, he started smoking again while embedded in Iraq desert storm. More people die of lung cancer that never smoked then do the smokers. Very little is taught about radon gas, the main cause of lung cancer that seeps out of the ground. RIP to both of them, both top in their field and will be missed. I can remember Peter from Viet Nam as a child, and Chuck in Moses.

[@donmcc6573]

Pay attention Hollywood. That was a movie star.

[@carolinemarley8426]

That is a lovely thing to say..and so true..thank you xx

[@nmelkhunter1]

Very classy on your part! Well done.

[@sylviaking8866]

And a man of substance unlike the shallow, vein narcissists' of today .

[@robhill3378]

you are so right and a public honorable man.

[@beyond1957]

He certainly was.

[@ruthnagarya2028]

Strong in life and strong in death....God bless you Mr. Heston...

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how're you doing?

[@Sampson1544]

Such a giant of a man, yet humble and loved by so many. I grew up watching this man and his work. I miss him.

[@darrellswampkev]

Touche!

[@JeffMcNeal]

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Heston and received an autographed copy of Ben Hur a year or two before his Alzheimer's diagnosis. He recited a long passage from one of his stage parts and those of us in the room sat in awe. listening. He was a true gentleman, and I recall being shocked to see this larger than life figure stooped over a cane from arthritis as he shuffled out of the room after the interview. I stopped watching the Oscar telecast the year after he passed. I was watching the "In Memorium" portion and was disgusted that most of the audience sat on their hands, rather than applaud him when Mr. Heston's photo was displayed. Before joining the NRA, Heston was a fearless champion for equality in the early 60's and fought for civil rights. He was a good and decent man.

[@gulmerton2758]

Yes! He has always been my favorite actor. As a person too. Staying married with the same woman for more than a century speaks volume too.

[@brandywineblue]

@@gulmerton2758 half century, but I agree with the sentiment. Marriages like theirs are what makes a nation and a society great. Children need BOTH their parents

[@ashyslashy5818]

he changed his tune once he found civil rights movement was nothing more then pure evil destroying all good!

[@lucybrindlebrownie8994]

That's correct .. saw him & other caucasians on video of "the March on Washington" with Rev. KING ! 🙂

[@davechavezjr5399]

A great, great man! Class, high moral standards, integrity and patriotism defined his life! RIP Sir Heston!

[@LAStreetPreacher]

Yes! Mr. Heston seemed to be a man of integrity. It was nice to have met him at two different events. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aV67eHpto5mhec0

[@anjdog2003]

A very classy actor. Not something you can say about most actors today.

[@gregorywiggins4633]

J

[@CatieCass]

Most "actors" today are overly entitled elitist garbage. Heston was not like that. America misses a wonderful man like him.

[@indridcold8433]

He could drive his own stunts also.

[@mowanayebo6108]

John Paul ..... i think like you thank's brother R.i.P for MisteR HestoN ..... ShaloM ....

[@CatieCass]

@Tiger lily55 Ocean waves "He was an obnoxious POS"... Why? Because he believed in God and country above all else? And standing up for your rights and mine as an American? If that makes you an "obnoxious POS", then put me down as one. Even though you couldn't be more wrong, which doesn't surprise me. Sorry.

[@christygum3384]

I had the pleasure some years ago of meeting this Hollywood icon. I can honestly say he made me feel like as if he was my fan and that he was honored to meet me. I found his kindness and humility amazing. I'll never forget that. I became a fan when I was 10 years old 50 years later I still am and always will be. "Farewell young Arias."

[@glendaroberts5965]

christy gum I wished I could have met him. He will always be my all time favorite actor.

[@yougottabekiddiing]

We (my daughter & I) met him at a book signing in about 1997 or 1998. My daughter was about 9 or 10. He was such a kind man, and obviously wanted to chat with her more than with me. She has never forgotten, and, of course, neither have I. ❤️

[@JoseEduardoNZ]

Such a formidable couple. I am really impressed by their dignity and the love that existed between them both. It is something really uplifting. Bless them both.

[@davidlawson7121]

Extraordinary Actor .... timeless ability and Roles. We all got to go sometime .... but he was definitely one to mourn on passing away. A Real Nice Guy, and incredible acting ability, a mix that doesn't appear in real life that often .......

[@allthatjazz-7]

Quite a moving, dignified interview. He meant so much to us all. His acting was awesomely inspiring. They just don't make them like that anymore.

[@marcelopaolillo9848]

Charlton Heston was a force of nature, in every possible way. Nothing could stop him. Such courage !

[@nooriali1]

Charlton was The Emperor in the field of Acting the Greatest Actor Of this Decade

[@guitarmanscout]

*century

[@kezadrone]

Such a dignified couple, And Mr Heston even there is a source of inspiration to us all, even more so with his bravery. God bless them both. If only more of us could be that strong , respectable and moral . I salute them both.

[@lucybrindlebrownie8994]

Yes !

[@Ransomonious]

What a wonderful man. I hope that God has granted him peace and joy even now.

[@ad8095]

Yes but God give life and only God must take life....see what I mean ?

[@Ransomonious]

@@ad8095 Not exactly. What do you mean?

[@susanquenzer6361]

A truly heart wrenching interview.. I have such fond memories of Charlton Heston in so many great movies.. To see his beautiful, strong wife Lydia speak with such candor and to see him able to respond so eloquently is truly a testament to their love...

[@georgesparks9206]

A God Fearing man who love his country. He also loved his wife vary much. God bless his sole.

[@edwaggoner816]

soul

[@janetyovonnestuckey4772]

@@edwaggoner816 really people gets what is said on that post. I did even if it's spelled different.

[@valeries929]

It's said, "never meet your heroes". I think meeting Mr. Heston would've kicked that phrase to the curb! Truly a gentleman! RIP sir.

[@peace-yv4qd]

Heston called political correctness tyranny with manners. He detested it as do I.

[@peace-yv4qd]

@@RobespierreThePoof The problem is not whether good manners is a bad thing, it's who gets to decide what are good or what are bad manners. Those who appoint themselves to the position of PC police often become tyrannical or even fanatical in their pursuit to eliminate anything they perceive as inappropriate or stereotypical. Every conversation, every article written is examined for what they may perceive as a slight. It never ends. It makes communicating laborious and unpleasant. People live in constant fear that what they say and do can be used to shame them into submission. The fear of losing their jobs, career, family and friends is a powerful weapon. No my friend it's not just gibberish, it's tyranny with manners. And it's tearing America and even the World apart.

[@nmelkhunter1]

@@peace-yv4qd Well said.

[@nmelkhunter1]

Well said.

[@nmelkhunter1]

@Grant Dave True.

[@peace-yv4qd]

@Grant Dave You can plainly see it by all the rats fleeing the sinking boat. When Trump was riding high they were all on board. But once he lost the election, wether fair or not, they scurried away.

[@allsportsbandfan]

There will never be another Charlton Heston. Miss the man!

[@Hammid]

Amen.

[@davidnmorrismorrisactor7117]

Lets hope. Not

[@samyoung5964]

Why ? Are you an Ungodly Leftist Liberal Too !!!

[@theenforcerbadguy6566]

It's True. One of the my Favorites Actors. He's gone, but never forgetten. GOD bless Him! from Brazil, with love.

[@theenforcerbadguy6566]

CHARLTON HESTON, HE'S GONE, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. Sorry for my English!

[@loribrom8389]

I remember reading that his son, Frasier, said what Alzheimer's did to his father was just horrific. It is a horrible disease, hopefully, someday, doctors will find a cure for it.

[@MaskedMan66]

+Lori Brom My father is going through it, but he hasn't lost his sense of humor or his love.

[@amysands8925]

I think Alzheimer's is worse than cancer. at least with cancer you have a chance of having a normal life. wish they would find a cure.

[@scottknode898]

Lori Brom it is a horrible disease my grandfather who died in 2015 at age 85 suffered from it from age 70 when got early onset and it progressively got worse by time he was 75 and older he was having more issues with memory including short term although he could remember events in his life when was young. He was put in a nursing home by 78 and had his drivers license taking away. He farmed for over 50 years and farmed until he was about 75 before he told no longer able to.

[@marlenaforbes-reidy9876]

Charlton Heston was a legend, an amazing actor with style and class, loved his movies. RIP 💖

[@mrsmarvelous1]

@James Henderson No, he didn't.

[@lucyterrier7905]

@James Henderson The far right? Go back ti school dear. It is not the far right that supports the right to bear arms. The right and the rational left support the right. There's a reason for it. They, unlike you know history and prefer not to repeat the horror.

[@amywantland5359]

@@pecintakebenaran2147 Not even close, he's in the arms of God. Unlike you will ever be. Satan's gonna tear you up.

[@rickyj5547]

@@pecintakebenaran2147 must be a Democrat party cheater voter

[@richardmorehouse9369]

We all love and miss you Charlton Heston. Charlton Heston was a Great actor. He was great in the “Ten Commandments” Rest In Peace Charlton Heston

[@shofar34u]

A generation of real men has gone bye.....

[@jessekirk9146]

shofar34u And a generation of spineless cuckolds have arrived to spit on their graves.

[@Roescoe]

Jesse Kirk heh how tragic but true. However I'll try to follow in the footsteps of great men regardless.

[@blake_229]

Dahoss Not all of us. They are the only ones that the media shows. There are plenty of young American men that still hold onto great values.

[@blake_229]

@paul w "Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor"

[@fredpearson5204]

Blake & paul w: show me a man unprepared and unwilling to fight for what he believes in and I'll show you a man who routinely gets his ass kicked and his stuff taken from him by someone who is prepared and willing. Stay strong, brothers--America's gonna need real men in the years to come.

[@robertdiehl1281]

Old, tired...worn out. Saw Charlton in ‘68 for first time in Planet of the Apes movie. I was 10. He was Hollywood. Time can be so unforgiving and in my mind, even cruel. Now I’m the one whose tired and worn out. Much respect for he and his wife of so many years.

[@j.g.8494]

"Saw Heston in '68 for the first time in Planet of the Apes." You were born too late to see him in his two unforgettable epics "The Ten Commandments and "Ben Hur". People flocked to see these 2 movies when they came out in the 1950s and early '60s. They weren't just movies. They were memorable occasions!

[@rowdyyates4273]

For me Ben Hur was Charlton Hestons finest hour--and when he gave jesus that drink of water!! not a easy scene to do, resulted in a real magic moment! god must have been well pleased----I guess his with the original now, well deserved, have fun sir x

[@njambierastus8281]

Moses!!!

[@wolfliou3678]

Moses

[@ger50champ]

When you think of this Immortal man of the Silver screen. It is very hard to see this man like this . This is life sadly. All the glory, talent and riches, must all come to an end . For everyone....... No matter who you are . What a legacy though . Legend

[@ljdmanxfella5793]

Legend my ass. Leg end more like. Obnoxious prick that he was!

[@carolynpinkerton7380]

I hadn't seen this before. I still remember when I was twelve years old I saw the movie "Diamond Head" and him riding a horse through the rain. He made a big impression and was my first movie star love. No matter what he was always my favorite, my hero. He always will be.

[@tenorschofield]

Charlton Heston!!!,one of my alltime favorite actors,forever in our hearts and souls!!!

[@TheShanampan]

I met charlton in 1988,by chance in the museum gardens in york..could not believe it was him,and so being a cheeky sod I asked him if it was him. we talked for over an hour,imagine that..my idol..hollywood legend talking to me! what an amazing man he was. sadly missed.

[@gladheateher4now]

We will never forget, there are few who can fill his shoes. His legend lives on,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,FOREVER !!!

[@RaikenXion]

Charlton Heston oh man, such amazing man. He made some truly great Films. I love him in Soylent Green, Ten Commandments, Ben Hur, Omega Man and ofcourse Planet of the Apes. RIP Legend.

[@lionheartmerrill1069]

How about El Cid, co-starring Sophia Loren?

[@09rja]

You don't see class like this in Hollywood anymore.

[@tulllguy]

Hollywood used to have real men, not liberal sissies like now.

[@sigmund3413]

Your right . Bronson Heston Burt Reynolds Eastwood. Tough guys and they had superb acting skills

[@solgudman1439]

That's why I dont watch any crap that comes out of hollywierd..I watch the older movies that taught me alot and educated me on historical figures and events..

[@shyanejohnson9066]

@@tulllguy Your're either a man or your're not there is no suck thing as fake or real men , puberty makes one a man no matter how people see it, but I get what you mean.

[@expsterm1]

Because of the general decline of moral values in our society, there are not a lot of manly man walking around. Hollywood has to import these manly types from Australia, lol

[@viviennepopek]

He is a wonderful and an adorable man, a lovely couple, how loving they are together. 💞💖💞

[@identification133]

He stood for what he believed which is a rare quality in an actor. I am sure we will watch him parting the Red Sea many times more. God bless your soul.

[@lucybrindlebrownie8994]

Amen !

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 🖐 how are you doing?

[@reneeblair7593]

He was such a incredible actor. There wasn't one movie I ever saw him that I didnt enjoy him in. You can always watch them over and over. He was a remarkable person in real life. Beautiful couple they were. You could tell they loved each other and were happily married.

[@theresachiorazzi4571]

I never seen too many of his movies but I like the fact that he was a dedicated to wife and family I always respect that.

[@lionheartmerrill1069]

Right, that's what is most important IMO.

[@GingerHey]

Such a moving , touching , interview. I always had such respect for Charlton Heston, and his wife was very strong and lovely. Thank you for posting.

[@2011funnybone]

"I couldn't be me without her".

[@gb5776]

Heston and Wayne..... Real American men. Don’t make ‘Em like that anymore.

[@lucyterrier7905]

@James Henderson Wayne was not allowed due to a physical issue. Look at Clark Gable , James Stewart, Henry Fonda, Paul Newman, Alec Guinness, Mel Brooks, Charles Bronson, Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Rock Hudson, Walter Mathou, James Arness, etc. As the far left always does, you cherry pick one person or subject and wave it everyone 's face. That's because you cannot think in a logical, step wise manner.

[@Sameoldfitup]

“Nothing can be loved or hated unless it is first understood.” Leonardo da Vinci.

[@earlwashington8104]

As an aspiring actor in Hollywood in the early 1990’s, I was waiting at a valet after performing (singing) at Club Tatou in Beverly Hills where Mr. Charleton Heston was also waiting with an elegant older woman whom I assume was his wife Lydia. I immediately approached him and told him that my favorite film was The Ten Commandments and that he was also my favorite actor (which he was and still is). Slightly bent over in his aged posture he shook my hand with both of his hands and thanked me. As the lady and Mr. Heston drove away in a black Lincoln Town car, I literally balled my eyes out as my own car arrived crying uncontrollably as I drove home. I have tears running down my face and a lump in my throat nearly 30 years later writing this comment because that was and still is the most memorable and poignant few minutes of my nearly 60 years of living. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Charleton Heston! Earl M. Washington, American printmaker born April 9, 1962.

[@lucybrindlebrownie8994]

Wow 🎯 thanks !

[@peterwhite3737]

RIP Charlton Heston, you are missed, a truly great actor and philanthropist

[@saphire1026]

What a beautiful, loving and dignified couple!

[@mosesMaimon1]

for many decades until the day he died, Charlton Heston was not only my favorite actor, but was Moses himself

[@gerardweber8821]

Ben-Hur: The most beautifull film I have ever seen! thank You!!!

[@johnvgladden6594]

Left out of this article was his support for the Civil Rights movement and Martin Luther King. He put black actors in front of the cameras and Black professionals behind the cameras. I will always respect him for that.

[@veronicaevans8600]

I can watch his movies over and over again.

[@Anth4044]

You got that right me to Veronica 😉👍👍He was The Best!!

[@nomore5845]

Me too.

[@Biostar1970]

Same here with me.

[@rwilson7197]

Watching The Ten Commandments movie was a regular event every Christmas or Easter for about four Decades!! Now I dont watch EVERY single year, BUT I know it by heart now!

[@Njbear7453]

One of the greatest actors of all time !

[@AndersonDE7]

Charlton Heston played Moses, Judah Ben Hur, and many others, but he WAS El Cid! All the grace and nobility and courage in that man were poured into the role of Rodrigo de Bivar, known to history and to legend as El Cid. God bless you, Charlton!

[@jimbasler9294]

R.I.P. Mr.Charlton Heston...... You are missed.

[@CharlotteWebb1952]

I really appreciate this interview. I miss both Heston and Peter Jennings.

[@JohnHH59]

Amen. Jennings handled that interview with great class and empathy. Don't see that in so-called journalism today.

[@koroba01]

Jennings was most likely one of the last true journalist...what we have now combined would not have the skill of true news reporting compared to him.

[@AliAalang]

Charlton H- a stupid racist

[@pabloc6283]

One of my favourite actors of all time!! All my respect for this gentleman!!

[@FriendofRamblinJack]

All I want to say is, Mrs. Heston, we sorely miss your wonderful husband. There are no others who can even come close to tying his shoes. We miss him deeply. God bless you and the family, and thank you for sharing him with all of us. -- a devoted fan, a Christian, a Patriot, a Conservative and a United States Coast Guard Mother

[@timothybaxter7392]

It's always said that alzheimer's is where the afflicted doesn't know that they die first... then the family has to live with a stranger until the body dies. It's a cruel disease. The love from his wife, so evident in her eyes, did , I hope, temper that pain.

[@deborahd.sampson3651]

@Nance S. and @Timothy B. 1st, thank you for your service & sacrifices 2nd, you both spoke so well & with such insight, as insight that is born out of experience! You also spoke authoritivly, without apology, nor should you! Thank you. I just want to thank you.

[@nicolasklican2897]

Nance Schmance

[@reefthewatcher]

Much respect to Mr.Heston he marched with Dr. King , He could've been quiet on the Injustices against Others. R.I.P.

[@johnholtz1205]

jimbo43 you are without wisdom.

[@ksal2299]

A real legend. “ What cannot be cured, must be endured”.

[@conmane3341]

Even not being on film, his voice is still heroic

[@madeleinedonaldson4422]

What a gentleman And a beautiful family.Integrity and class .When a family is strong , society is strong God bless 🙏💪🙏💯🌟💯

[@janpetternaustvik1807]

Reminds me so much of my dad, who passed away one year ago, he had alzheimers too, like Charlton. And he was also so humble, yet a great man.

[@lucybrindlebrownie8994]

Bless your heart

[@PhilippeRR1]

"What can't be cured must be endured..." Admirable. I'd never have that kind of strength. GOD speed Mr. HESTON.

[@TheGodParticle]

You would if you had their money.

[@PhilippeRR1]

+TheGodParticle Maybe... Maybe... The purpose of my comment was more to express my admiration for Mr. HESTON than anything else. Compared to him, I do not believe I would have had his moral and spiritual strength --even if I had his memory... and his memory included Shakespearean verses!

[@degsbabe]

I'm afaid his memory also included the loading of military rifles.Moses loved shooting guns.

[@noahhyde8769]

@@TheGodParticle You think money gives strength? You can't be that shallow.

[@TheGodParticle]

@@noahhyde8769 Well money has always helped those with illness more than those with illness without money, I've witnessed hard men with incredible strength and willpower be brought to there knees with cancer. Heston had a privileged life, I'm not knocking his credentials, I liked his cold dead hand speech, and I respect that. Anyway cheers

[@marylynkruger355]

I met him about 15 years ago when he came to Milwaukee. I wrote him a fan letter and dropped it off at the hotel where he was staying, telling him that I would be in front of the building where he would be later that day. So mom and I waited, camera and a book he wrote in hand. A car drove up, he got out and said to me, you must be Marylyn. I was thrilled. Then he signed the book and we talked, Mom took a phone of him and I, which turned out great. He took time with me, and I will never forget him. I saw him two times after that at an NRA meeting. The last time was sad because he was suffering greatly from the disease. It was so sad I almost cried. I love the movie Will Penny, and El Cid, the famous Spanish hero. El Cid is in my family tree which I found out from Ancestry.com

[@shriharihudli]

That's incredible! You must have felt so lucky to have been able to meet such a great actor. He sounds like he was a really awesome guy to have responded to your letter like that. Also, pretty cool that El Cid is in your family tree. El Cid was the first character I played as in the computer game Age of Empires. I haven't seen the movie yet, but I plan to. I have seen Ben-Hur, however, and I must admit it was a fantastic movie, one of the best I have ever seen.

[@silviobages]

Marylyn Kruger All lies! kkkkkkkkkkkk !

[@dawhoda1]

You suck what?

[@dawhoda1]

PENIS. YUP FIGURED

[@marylynkruger355]

silvio bages I am not lying. I really met him.

[@jpandyaraja]

he had guts...he stared at it right in the face

[@sarahleach9997]

He's so sweet.Everyones experience is different. What a wonderful family

[@robertwilliams060]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@iampublications2700]

Thank You very Much Mr. Charlton Heston, we are great supporters & admires of Your Movie. What A Great Actor & Kind Being. We watch The Ten Commandments Every Easter. The Ten Commandments would be be a great movie without Mr. Charlton Heston. He is always in our hearts a great Actor & Great Being. THANK YOU VERY MUCH CHARLTON HESTON, WE LOVE YOU BROTHER & THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR GREATNESS!!!

[@miniredsatan]

heston was god!!! i met him once and he autographed my planet of the apes t-shirt. it's one of my sacred possessions. he also talked to me about touch of evil, orson welles, and apes. he was such a nice, friendly, unpretentious man. i consider myself VERY lucky to have met him briefly.

[@MaskedMan66]

+Generalissimo X He'd have beeen the first to tell you that only God is God. :-) But he was certainly the best of men.

[@oscardelta1257]

This interview happened in 2002 and Peter Jennings passed away in 2005 of lung cancer, Heston passed away in 2008 of pneumonia. Jennings died 3 years before Heston, at the time of this interview Jennings didn't know he had cancer.

[@Stevesmith-yw7cr]

Gee....I hope they are not Soylent Green now. Thanks Chuck.....great movie.

[@darktruth2358]

Teaches us a lot about life. When I was 28 years old, a 15 year old mocked me for being "old." He laughed at me, saying I would die before him. Yes, he actually said that. 3 months later, he was shot dead walking to school. Gang-related. When I heard his name mentioned as being the one who had passed, I took a double-take. Who? What? And then I remembered our conversation. Anyway, your comment made me remember that story. That was 23 years ago. Had he lived, he would be 10 years older than I was when he laughed at me for being old.

[@fortbumper]

cancer the killer with no limit

[@colourwheel5703]

Dark Truth I think that's a case of "be careful what you say" .

[@Larrymarx]

What can't be cured must be endured, I will remember that, God Bless You Chuck and your Beautiful Family!

[@samcash7398]

A man of morals, ethics, class, patriotism, integrity, loyalty, and a great actor. Everything modern actors don't have.

[@nicholaswright4854]

Well said.

[@ausmiku]

You are a gun loving moron.

[@martinspannring5711]

You are absolutly Right! 👏👏👏💪🥰

[@robertpolanco1973]

@Sam Cash - Like WHICH modern actors were you referring to anyway? After all, Charlton Heston was not the only one that had such a description you made him out to be.

[@angloaust1575]

Should have run for president Be an actor in real life like the other Ones did!

[@theprofessor8598]

One of the greatest actors to have ever lived, such a powerful screen presence. I was just a kid when I saw PLANET OF THE APES on the big screen, Heston's portrayal of the astronaut Tayler was nothing short of perfection.

[@lesliesmith5797]

Lovely and loving couple. Such a pleasure to see.🌸

[@stephenguppy3466]

What a brave couple. This is heartbreaking.

[@eyeball5429]

One of my most favorite actors and extremly great at it.

[@tj2084]

It made me cry when Charlton Heston said,"I can part the Red Sea but I can't part away from you, which is why I won't exclude you from this stage in my life." This is the most faithful actor I've ever known and heaven surely couldn't wait for him becuase of his gentleness and kindness as his wife said about him.

[@loadsamoney-u3x]

Heston was an amazingly gifted and talented man,that was compassionate,intelligent and courageous.

[@CaminoAir]

Like John Wayne, I didn't agree with some of Heston's politics, but he was an iconic actor, someone who stood up for his fellow movie professionals (Orson Welles & Franklin J. Schaffner) and someone who walked with Martin Luther King.