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Detroit Lions great and
Webster TV star Alex Karras
dies after battle with cancer
and dementia
Daily Mail (UK), by Staff
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Posted By:JoniTx, 10/10/2012 11:15:21 AM
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| Former NFL star and actor Alex Karras died today at the age of 77 after battling cancer and dementia. The former All-Pro defensive lineman and actor passed away at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by his family. A spokesman said he died 'after a heroic fight with kidney disease, heart disease, dementia and for the last two years, stomach cancer'. Scroll down for video-Karras had been suffering from dementia. He is among the many former NFL players suing the league regarding
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
Rather Read, 10/10/2012 11:20:50 AM (No. 8922903)
"Mongo only pawn in game of life". Farewell, and God Bless you Mr. Karras. There's got to be a way to protect football players without sacrificing the game.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
formerNYer, 10/10/2012 11:21:54 AM (No. 8922909)
RIP. Alex and thanks for all the laughs, my deepest sympathy to your family.
Mongo was one of the best characters in film.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
jmkotow, 10/10/2012 11:24:39 AM (No. 8922917)
I think he played the sheriff in Porkey's
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
antiquegolf, 10/10/2012 11:24:55 AM (No. 8922920)
As a Packer fan growing up, Karras was a respected player on rival team. RIP
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
WIBadger, 10/10/2012 11:27:29 AM (No. 8922931)
Alex, as a Detroit Lion, you were a worthy opponent (coming from a Packer fan). As an actor in one of my favorite movies (Blazing Saddles), you provided plenty of laughs - especially when you slugged that poor horse.
RIP Mongo & prayers for your family.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
thegare, 10/10/2012 11:28:35 AM (No. 8922936)
The late Van Patrick gave Alex the nickname or....twinkle toes......because he was so light on his feet for a big man. I met him twice when I worked for Monroe Auto....he and Wayne Walker would come to some of our company functions.......RIP Twinkle Toes
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
Hazymac, 10/10/2012 11:28:45 AM (No. 8922939)
Alex Karras was a great football player and just as great a character off the field. We shall all miss him and remember him fondly. May he rest in peace. "Mongo like candy!"
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
crunchycon, 10/10/2012 11:29:49 AM (No. 8922942)
Our family is currently watching the DVD of Centennial. Karras played a central figure in the saga. It's a performance well worth looking up.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
sinic, 10/10/2012 11:32:57 AM (No. 8922954)
RIP Alex...you made me laugh so hard I cried.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
JHSMom02, 10/10/2012 11:34:22 AM (No. 8922959)
R.I.P. Mongo. You were one of my favorite NFL players. I loved him on Monday Night Football and I loved him as an actor as well. I thought he was great in the TV movie about Babe Didrikson Zaharias.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
rosefenn, 10/10/2012 11:35:34 AM (No. 8922966)
He was absolutely killingly screamingly funny as James Garner's gay bodyguard in "Victor/Victoria." Check out this film if you've never seen it, it's priceless.
"Have you got heat in your room? You're lucky!"
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
Italiano, 10/10/2012 11:35:46 AM (No. 8922967)
#3 is correct.
On top of everything else, he was one very bright guy. RIP, Alex.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
FL_Absentee_Voter, 10/10/2012 11:40:21 AM (No. 8922989)
"Football when men were really men."
(Subtitle to Fatso, by Artie Donovan)
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
youngtexan, 10/10/2012 11:54:28 AM (No. 8923040)
RIP. I used to watch Webster all the time.
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
Topic Thunder, 10/10/2012 11:59:48 AM (No. 8923053)
A versatile actor, he also played a nasty killer opposite Jeff Bridges in "Against All Odds".
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
Linda Ann, 10/10/2012 12:16:45 PM (No. 8923102)
Thanks
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
Jennie C., 10/10/2012 12:36:47 PM (No. 8923176)
Yes #8, he will always be Potatoes Brumbaugh to me.
''I'll be King of Potatoes!! Is good, ja?''
Centennial is a favorite of mine, so glad it came out on DVD.
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Reply 18 - Posted by:
DARling, 10/10/2012 12:41:59 PM (No. 8923196)
I did read the story about how Karras and his wife were part of the lawsuit against the NFL for injuries sustained during Karras' football career.
Getting your bell rung during a football hit must be the worst-kept secret besides cigarettes causing cancer. Grown men tackling one another for years will obviously result in some head injuries. People want the glory and big paychecks, but then later claim to have been deceived by the NFL about the dangers. Come on!
I think he was a great guy and will be missed. It is just the mention of the lawsuit that cheapened the whole article. Most jobs have hazards that are well-known. You take risks and weigh the cost-benefit analyses of your choices.
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
ladymar, 10/10/2012 2:20:58 PM (No. 8923439)
Agree with #11 and #19
Loved Karras - especially in Blazing Saddles and Victor/Victoria! Sweet guy, cute love story with his wife. He'll be missed.
BUT...really? These football players didn't know they were entering a dangerous business? Everyone has known for many, many years that getting a concussion was dangerous and that multiple concussions were more than dangerous.
The only way to make football "safe" is to make it flag football. Who's going to watch that? The price of fame and fortune my friends - pick a lane.
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
Old Army Vet, 10/10/2012 6:15:54 PM (No. 8923998)
Condolenses to his family. Alex Karras was a great football player and a very good actor. Me like Mongo best.
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