Former Lion Alex Karras near death

[vike daddy]

Alex Karras, who played defensive line for the Lions and later found even greater fame as an actor, is reportedly suffering from kidney failure and near death.

After reports surfaced on Monday night that the 77-year-old Karras was given only days to live, Lions president Tom Lewand said in a statement expressing concern from the team.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/09/ex-lion-alex-karras-given-days-to-live/


oof, bad news. Karras was a fine player and a very entertaining personality.
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[tytalton]

One of the toughest and best at his position for a long time...one of the lion all- time greats. Hard to imagine anything taking him down including old age.

[Louis Friend]

So sad... I didn't get to see him play, but I did love him on Webster.

[diehardlionfan]

Its to bad for those that didnt see him play. He was a great player and anchored the ORIGINAL fearsome foursome.

His acting debut was in the film, "Paper Lion," which was an adaptation of George Plimpton's book. He was awesome.

Great player, great personality. It's unfortunate he hasn't been elected to the hall of fame. He certainly deserves it.
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[lions1957]

In my Dad's lifetime he saw the passing of his favorite Lions (Doak Walker and Bobby Layne) . Now I guess it is my turn to start seeing some of my favorites passing . He was the model of a D-lineman, nothing soft about Karras on the field . He was truely worthy of the Lion on his helmet . My prayers are with him and his family .
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"Thanks TK". Gone but not forgotten, #71 Alex Karras.

[YlionsY]

http://www.mercurynews.com/49ers/ci_21739792/alex-karras-former-nfl-lineman-actor-dies-at

[ahoda]

Sad day to be a Lions fan.
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[lions1957]

Thanks for making fond memories for a young Lion fan, who still remembers you now and always will. You did honor and pride to the uniform you wore . Farewell #71, you will not be forgotten .
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"Thanks TK". Gone but not forgotten, #71 Alex Karras.

[diehardlionfan]

Thanks for setting such a fine football example for me as a youngster. Your determination helped create a lasting fan of the game.

Rest in peace big fella.
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[studdogs]

Remember watching him playing football – there was one game that really stood out – he was playing with blood on his uniform, really stood out to me as a young fan. Bad Motor Scooter...R.I.P.