Alex Karras dies
Alex Karras, a burly defensive lineman formerly known for his NFL skills turned actor (Webster) died this afternoon following a hard fought battle with kidney disease inside his Los Angeles Home.
“Alex was known to family and friends as a gentle, loving, generous man who loved gardening and preparing Greek and Italian feasts,” his family said in a written statement.
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