Karras played his entire NFL career with the Lions before retiring in 1970 at age 35. Alex Karras with wife, kids after kidney failure . Oct. 10, 2012— -- Former Detroit Lions standout and National Football League great, Alex Karras, who later became a TV star, has died, ABC News has learned. Karras' line, "Don't know, Mongo only pawn in game of life," remains an oft-quoted quip. Alex Karras, Former Detroit Lion and Star of. Karras, the son of a Greek immigrant doctor and a Canadian nurse, grew up in Indiana and seemed destined to play football. Karras, who gained fame in the NFL as a fearsome defensive lineman and later as an actor, has died. She married American football player turned actor Alex Karras in 1980. Lovable TV dad. The series had to go through many developmental changes before getting a release for the premiere. In the 1995 family comedy film Man of the House, he played the quirky and obsessive character Red Sweeney (Silver Fox). ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images Alex Karras. Alex Karras was born on July 15, 1935 in Gary, Indiana, USA as Alexander George Karras. Read full biography. Alex Karras: Teammate And Friend Kopay, now 71 and living in southern California, says he had a key ally in the locker room during that tumultuous season: Lions great Alex Karras. They claimed that the repeated hits on their heads and concussions had significantly reduced their quality of life, and the career had long term side effects. Associated Press file photo Alex Karras, pictured in 1985 with wife and "Webster" co-star Susan Clark, died today at age 77. Who Is Alex Karras's Wife? They later co-starred on the popular primetime sitcom Webster together, portraying husband and wife. Alex Karras, a former NFL all-pro known as much for his acting as his career with the Detroit Lions, died today in his California home. He died on October 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was known as one of the toughest players in the NFL, capable of demoralizing the man in front of him. FILE - This is a 1971 file photo showing Detroit Lions football player Alex Karras. Ivalyn Joan Jurgensen is currently available. Alex Karras, the former Detroit Lions standout who starred in the 1980s sitcom "Webster" -- and whose wife says is now suffering from dementia -- has joined fellow ex-NFL players suing the league over concussion-related injuries. Webster. Clark and Karras would form a production company and put together a number of TV projects. He was an actor and producer, known for Blazing Saddles (1974), Victor Victoria (1982) and Porky's (1981). Alex Karras, Former Detroit Lion and Star of. This drop-dead-gorgeous gal is the wife of NFL player Ted Karras; the 6'6″ center for the New England Patriots. "I'm thinking about him every minute," an NFL lineman once said about blocking Alex Karras. Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang (1979) as Hooded Fang A six year old boy dreams he is sent to prison for children who disobey adults run by a kid-hating professional wrestler. He played football with the Detroit Lions in the National Football League from 1958-1962 and 1964-1970. Webster: Season Two Join the precocious Webster Long (Emmanuel Lewis) and his new parents, George Papadapolis (Alex Karras) and Katherine Calder-Young Papadapolis (Susan Clark . Pro football player turned actor Alex Karras, who died today at age 77, had a varied career that included a role of special significance to LGBT audiences in 1982's . Fearsome NFL defensive lineman. Alex Karras Consulting, LLC provides direct catastrophic disability analytical services to third-party administrators, insurance brokerage firms, and self- insureds for workers' compensation injuries and general liability claims, as well as preparing balanced, comprehensive and credible Life Care Plans that accurately depict an individual's lifetime "special damages" to aid plaintiff attorneys . Alex Karras Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Template:Multiple issuesAlexander George "Alex" Karras (July 15, 1935 - October 10, 2012), nicknamed "The Mad Duck", was an American football player, professional wrestler, and actor. After a moment of silence, he said, "They killed him, you know. Maybe knew more than he wanted to know about him. A long-time friend of former Lions defensive tackle Alex Karras said Karras has suffered kidney failure and has only a few days to live, the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News reported Monday. DETROIT — Alex Karras was a man of many roles. Alex Karras, the NFL player turned actor has died.He was 77. Rachel Karras. Family (2) Trivia (36) Their daughter Katie was born in 1980 as well. They had been married for 18.1 years. Alexander George Karras (July 15, 1935 - October 10, 2012) was an American football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. He wrote: Alex, just looked at me, his eyes saddening. In an era when NFL interior defensive linemen typically are 300-pound-plus gargantuans, Alex Karras, whose weight hovered in the 250-pound range during his 12 . For folks of my generation, we got to know . He is the father of twins, Alexis and Eli, with his ex-wife and current partner, Izzie Stevens. In 1983, he was cast with a role in an ABC sitcom alongside Alex Karras and Susan Clark. That was a combined net worth with his wife at the time of his . By LARRY LAGE DETROIT — Alex Karras' condition has deteriorated and the NFL team he played for is extending its sympathies. He is one of the form offensive linemen in the NFL and if the Pats' good fortunes continue, expect them to sign him beyond the initial one year. LaFleur portrayed Babe Ruth, a baseball player, in the 1993 film The Sandlot. Clark and Karras's most notable role together, besides husband and wife, was from 1983-1987 when they starred alongside each other in the ABC sitcom "Webster.". Later, Emmanuel Lewis was added to the show and Art LaFleur was dropped from the regular roles. 1960 FootballPublished May 7, 1961. Fearsome NFL defensive lineman. Alex Karras, the former Detroit Lions standout who starred in the 1980s sitcom "Webster" - and whose wife says is now suffering from dementia - has joined fellow ex-NFL players suing the league over concussion-related injuries. Hilarious big-screen cowboy. He remains best known for his role as the . Alex Karras has just days to live because of kidney failure, according to a friend of the 77-year-old former Detroit Lions defensive tackle. Webster star Alex Karras, who began his career as a football hero for the Detroit Lions, has died, the Associated Press reports . On Webster, which ran on ABC from 1983-87 and then for two more seasons in syndication, Karras starred as George Papadapolis, a newly married ex-football player in Chicago who is appointed legal. He played football with the Detroit Lions in the National Football League from 1958-1962 and 1964 . Karras arose, and tippy-toed, returned to the defensive line to set up for the . Karras, who also played the horse-punching Mongo in the 1974 movie "Blazing Saddles, " is the lead plaintiff in . Karras later wrote an autobiography, "Even Big Guys Cry," and two other books, "Alex Karras' and "Tuesday Night Football." In addition to Clark, his wife of 37 years, he is survived by their daughter and his four children from his first marriage to the late Joan Powell. Alex Karras and his wife, Susan Clark, played adoptive parents in the 1980s TV show "Webster." April 13th, 2012 01:50 PM ET Football, TV star Alex Karras latest to sue NFL over head injuries Is Alex Karras still alive? Alex Karras was recently released from a California hospital after having kidney failure so he could spend his final days with family. Alex Karras, a former NFL all-pro known as much for his acting as his career with the Detroit Lions, died today in his California home. Karras appeared in films such as "Blazing Saddles," "Victor Victoria" and "Porky's," while also co-starring in "Webster," playing the role of George Papadapolis alongside his real-life wife . He was a first-team All-Pro in 1960, 1961 and 1965, and he made the Pro Bowl four times. DETROIT — Alex Karras was a man of many roles. Before the game, late Lions defensive tackle Alex Karras, who played for the team from 1958-70, also was honored with a brief ceremony for his induction into the Hall of Fame Class of 2020.Karras . Alex Karras was incredible. Created by Stu Silver and co-starring real-life husband and wife Alex Karras and Susan Clark, Webster premiered September 16, 1983, and ran for six season from 1983-1989. Alex Karras, right, was one of the stars of the 1980s sitcom "Webster" with his wife Susan Clark and Emmanuel Lewis. Filed Under: Alex Karras, Detroit Lions (credit: istock.com) LARRY LAGE,AP Sports Writer. Alex Karras, the former American footballer-turned-actor, has died at his home in Los Angeles aged 77. Off the field, Karras was a practical joker who was also known to have a fantastic sense of humor. They met when they co-starred in Babe (and he played her husband, professional wrestler George Zaharias ). According to author Karl Niemiec, former Lions lineman Alex Karras told him a different story about Cash's demise. Sincere condolences to the entire Karras family. Alex Karev is the former Chief of Surgery at Pacific Northwest General Hospital and former Head of Pediatric Surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Alex Karras, the former Detroit Lions standout who starred in the 1980s sitcom "Webster" -- and whose wife says is now suffering from dementia -- has joined hundreds of ex-NFL players suing the league over concussion-related injuries. Alex Karras and his wife, actress Susan Clark, pose with Emmanuel Lewis during a promotional shoot for Webster on Sept. 10, 1985 in Los Angeles. FILE - This 1956 file photo shows Iowa tackle Alex Karras. Karras later wrote an autobiography, "Even Big Guys Cry," and two other books, "Alex Karras' and "Tuesday Night Football." In addition to Clark, his wife of 37 years, he is survived by their daughter and his four children from his first marriage to the late Joan Powell. Susan was in immediate demand and was quickly cast as another feisty, ill-fated heroine, this time in the form of famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart (1976). Karras suffered from dementia and died after his. Karras later wrote an autobiography, "Even Big Guys Cry," and two other books, "Alex Karras' and "Tuesday Night Football." In addition to Clark, his wife of 37 years, he is survived by their. He was 77. Born in 6 Feb 1938 and died in 7 Sep 2003 Elvira, Iowa Ivalyn Joan Jurgensen Powell And in the end, a dementia victim who blamed the NFL for his illness . Originally published October 9, 2012 at 2:59 pm Updated October 10, 2012 at 9:40 am . The two played a married . The 77-year-old former defensive . This was a pronounced victory for Susan both professionally and personally for it was on this set that she met her second husband, co-star Alex Karras, who played Babe's spouse George. Craig Mitnick, Karras . Johnny Carson," and in the 1970s he played numerous guest roles on series television, on shows like "McMillan & Wife," "Love, American Style," "M*A*S*H . Tags: White guys rap, Alex Karras white guy rap, Alex Karras Jim Belushi, Republican guys rap, Connecticut rap S10 E12 3 min Highlight Comedy Late Night Most Recent No, he died on 10/10/2012, 9 years ago. Getty Images "I'm thinking about him every minute," Kramer wrote. Karras was a pain in the rear for coaches and opponents. Karras is survived by his wife and six children. Former football star Alex Karras not only stars, but co-produced the movie with his actress wife Susan Clark (who plays a small role as Jimmy B's woman friend) for th 13. Karras starred at Cathedral High and the University of Illinois prior to entering the draft where the Pats selected him in the sixth round (221st overall) in 2016. As an actor, Karras is noted for his role as Mongo in the 1974 comedy film Blazing Saddles, and for starring in the ABC sitcom . AP file Alex Karras was an All-Pro lineman for the Detroit Lions. Alex Karras, Blazing Saddles' Mongo, dies at 77. Hilarious big-screen cowboy. He often worked alongside his wife of 32 years, actress . "A member of the Lions' esteemed 'Fearsome Foursome' of the 1960s with Alex Karras, Darris McCord, and Sam Williams, Roger's career accomplishments solidify his legacy alongside some of . Have you met Rachel Karras? , Dies at 77. "Put that in your bleeping book," said Alex Karras to Jerry Kramer, the guard charged with protecting Bart Starr. Alex Karras was a boyhood hero and one of the biggest reasons I fell in love with football back in the '60s. He was 77. Karras suffered from dementia and died after his . Sues NFL -- I Have Dementia. Two older brothers, Lou and Ted, made the NFL ahead of Alex, and after a . Former Detroit Lions star Alex Karras -- the guy who played Mongo in "Blazing Saddles" -- says he now suffers from dementia . Lovable TV dad. Alex Karras Height, Weight & Measurements At 77 years old, Alex Karras height is 6' (1.83 m) . And in the end, a dementia victim who blamed the NFL for his illness along with thousands of former players in lawsuits accusing the league of not doing enough to protect them from the long-term effects of head injuries. October 10 2012 3:23 PM EDT. As an actor Karras is noted for his role as Mongo in the 1974 comedy film Blazing Saddles and for starring in the ABC sitcom Webster alongside his wife Susan Clark as the title character's adoptive father. Alex Karras, an All-Pro defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions who later worked as a "Monday Night Football" co-host and parlayed his hulking strength into a Hollywood acting career, died Wednesday. He was married to Susan Clark and Ivalyn Joan Jurgensen. Ivalyn Joan Jurgensen has been divorced from Alex Karras since May 18, 1976. Karras, who gained fame in the NFL as a fearsome defensive lineman and later as an actor, has died. In Mad Bull (1977), he was Iago "Mad Bull" Karkus, a famed wrestler who only finds contentment when he finds a woman (Susan Anspach) who saw through the façade and fell in love with him. Alex Karras, a fierce and . DETROIT -- Alex Karras was one of the NFL's most feared defensive . That's from an AP brief that broke the news of Alex Karras' death this week . , Dies at 77. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He was 77 . His wife is Susan Clark (21 May 1980 - 10 October 2012) ( his death) ( 1 child), Ivalyn Joan Jurgensen (5 April 1958 - 18 May 1975) ( divorced) ( 5 children) Alex Karras Net Worth Ivalyn Joan Jurgensen is currently available. Alex Karras was a four-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, and he is a beloved institution in Detroit, playing his entire 12-year career with the Lions. Alex Karras Net Worth and Salary: Alex Karras was an American football player, actor and wrestler who had a net worth of $6 million. That's from an AP brief that broke the news of Alex Karras' death this week . Webster star Alex Karras, who began his career as a football hero for the Detroit Lions, has died, the Associated Press reports . Football star-turned-actor ALEX KARRAS and his actress wife, Susan Clark, are building a home just north of Broad Beach in Malibu and have put their existing Malibu house and a Lake Arrowhead get . He was 77 years old when he died. Alex Karras Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Template:Multiple issuesAlexander George "Alex" Karras (July 15, 1935 - October 10, 2012), nicknamed "The Mad Duck", was an American football player, professional wrestler, and actor. and blames the . Tom McInerney, a Karras family friend, told the Detroit . They had been married for 18.1 years. "He may be dying of kidney failure because now his body is . Alex Karras was recently released from a California . REVEALED: Kyle Van Noy's parents, ethnicity, and wife Marissa Powell revealed Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Is Ted Karras related to Alex Karras? "I'm thinking about him every minute," an NFL lineman once said about blocking Alex Karras. He was also married to Jo Wilson before learning about Eli and Alexis. Alex Karras With Wife, Kids After Kidney Failure. Karras later wrote an autobiography, "Even Big Guys Cry," and two other books, "Alex Karras' and "Tuesday Night Football." In addition to Clark, his wife of 37 years, he is survived by their daughter and his four children from his first marriage to the late Joan Powell. Alexander George "Alex" Karras (July 15, 1935 - October 10, 2012), nicknamed "The Mad Duck", was an American football player, professional wrestler, and actor. 4/12/2012 4:40 PM PT. Ivalyn Joan Jurgensen has been divorced from Alex Karras since May 18, 1976. Karras later wrote an autobiography, "Even Big Guys Cry," and two other books, "Alex Karras' and "Tuesday Night Football." In addition to Clark, his wife of 37 years, he is survived by their daughter and his four children from his first marriage to the late Joan Powell. This tall, light-haired Canadian actress rose to prominence portraying two seminal female figures in TV-movie biographies in the mid-1970s. October 10, 2012 at 9:37 am. Webster. He was a four-time Pro Bowl player with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), where he played from 1958 to 1970. Alex Karras was incredible. Alex Karras. Alex married actress Susan Clark in March 1980, and the couple had a daughter. Lions legend Karras dies at age 77. He was 77. Alex Karras was one such player. Clark won an Emmy as athlete Babe Didrickson Zaharias in a "Babe" (CBS, 1975) and earned praise and an Emmy nomination as aviation pioneer "Amelia Earhart" (NBC, 1976). MULTITALENTED: Detroit Lion legend Alex Karras in "Webster" (left) with Emmanuel Lewis and Susan Clark, his real wife.On the gridiron, Alex Karras was the ferocious "Mad Duck" of the . I could tell he knew Norm Cash well. He played football with the Detroit Lions in the National Football League from 1958-1962 and 1964 . He played football with the Detroit Lions in the National Football League from 1958-1962 and 1964-1970. <br>"A cigar and of course the thick glasses and the big burly chest and the bird legs" remembers Lions assistant director of pro personnel Charlie Sanders, as he used to referred to Karras as "the godfather"Alex married his Webster co-star, actress Susan Clark, they both had come from previous marriages that ended in divorce. Template:Multiple issuesAlexander George "Alex" Karras (July 15, 1935 - October 10, 2012), nicknamed "The Mad Duck", was an American football player, professional wrestler, and actor. 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