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Is Alex Karras dead?
Deceased (1935–2012)
Alex Karras/Living or Deceased
What happened to Alex Karras?
Illness and death. In his later years, Karras suffered from serious health problems, including dementia, heart disease, and cancer. Karras was among 3,500 former NFL players who filed lawsuits against the NFL in early 2012, over the long-term damage caused by concussions and repeated hits to the head.
How big is Alex Karras?
6 ft 2 inches
Facts
| Also Known As | Alexander George Karras |
|---|---|
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 2 inches, 248 lb (1.88 m, 112 kg) |
| Position | defensive tackle |
| Jersey Number | 71 (Detroit Lions, 1958–1970) |
| Draft | Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round (tenth overall) of the 1958 NFL draft. |
What killed Alex Karras?
Kidney failure
Alex Karras/Cause of death
“Alex Karras, a bull-necked defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions who chased NFL quarterbacks on muddy fields more than 50 years ago but was ahead of his time as a multimedia personality, died today in Los Angeles. He was 77 and had been suffering from dementia and kidney failure.
Where was Alex Karras born?
Gary, Indiana, United States
Alex Karras/Place of birth
Did Alex Karras really punch the horse in Blazing Saddles?
Alex Karras, the former American footballer-turned-actor, has died at his home in Los Angeles aged 77. He remains best known for his role as the illiterate outlaw Mongo in Mel Brooks’ comedy Blazing Saddles, in which he punched a horse unconscious.
Is Susan Clark still married to Alex Karras?
She married American football player turned actor Alex Karras in 1980. Their daughter Katie was born in 1980 as well. Clark and Karras remained married for 32 years until his death on October 10, 2012.
How old is Alex Karras?
77 years (1935–2012)
Alex Karras/Age at death
Who was Alex Karras first wife?
| Susan Clark | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nora Golding March 8, 1943 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1963–2007 |
| Spouse(s) | Bob Joseph ( m. 1970; div. 1973) Alex Karras ( m. 1980; died 2012) |
Are any of the cast of Blazing Saddles still alive?
And nearly all of them are gone. Little died in 1992; Wilder in 2016; Harvey Korman (Hedley Lamarr) in 2008; Pickens in 1983; Madeline Kahn (Lili Von Shtupp) in 1999; and Karras in 2012.