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Alex Karras ("Webster") dead at 77

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David

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Oct 10, 2012, 11:56:03 AM10/10/12
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R.I.P. Alex Karras
By THE DEADLINE TEAM

Alex Karras, the former NFL Pro Bowl defensive lineman who went on to
a career in TV and film, died today in Los Angeles. He was 77. Karras
played in three decades in the NFL before becoming an actor, starring
as the father in the 1983-1987 ABC series Webster. His film credits
include a memorable turn as the brutish but sensitive Mongo in Mel
Brooks� Blazing Saddles. He was among the hundreds of former NFL
players who sued the league in April over concussion-related injuries;
Karras suffered from dementia and was a lead plaintiff in the case.

Ubiquitous

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Oct 10, 2012, 12:21:19 PM10/10/12
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diml...@yahoo.com wrote:

>His film credits include a memorable turn as the brutish but sensitive
>Mongo in Mel Brooks� Blazing Saddles.

That was HIM? I never would have guessed!

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One Eyed Jerry

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Oct 10, 2012, 1:53:31 PM10/10/12
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I plan to watch "Blazing Saddles" this weekend, in his honor.

R.I.P. :(


Adam H. Kerman

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Oct 10, 2012, 5:10:10 PM10/10/12
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He was among the better football players-turned actors. Webster was absolute
dreck, but quite a lot of other performances he gave were decent in tv
and movies that were entertaining. He found a decent niche as a character
actor.
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