The University of Notre Dame has honored actor and activist Martin Sheen with its Laetare Medal for his humanitarian work.
The 67-year-old Sheen received the award Sunday during the school's commencement. The award is Notre Dame's top honor and is given annually to a Catholic "whose genius has ennobled the arts and sciences, illustrated the ideals of the church, and enriched the heritage of humanity."
"While acting is what I do for a living, activism is what I do to stay alive," Sheen told the crowd during commencement Sunday at Notre Dame.
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