But it wasn't just films where Heston made a mark.
He was also a civil rights activist in the 1960s, president of the Screen Actors Guild (1966-1971), was on the National Council of the Arts, was elected president of the National Rifle Association (NRA) in 1998, and is the author of several autobiographical books.
The actor, who has two children -- Fraser Clarke and Holly Ann -- came out on top after he won a battle with prostate cancer.
The world will sorely miss this legendary actor.
In the picture: Charlton Heston serves Thanksgiving meals for the homeless with his 11-year-old grandson, Jack, in Los Angeles in 2002.
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