Alex Karras, who gained fame in the NFL as a fearsome defensive lineman and later as an actor, has died. He was 77. A spokesperson says Karras died today at home in Los Angeles surrounded by family.
Karras had been suffering from dementia. He was among the more than 3,500 NFL players suing the league regarding the treatment of head injuries.
He was a four-time all-pro defensive for Detroit.
Karras may be even better known for his work as an actor. He portrayed an adoptive dad in the 1980s sitcom "Webster," and punched a horse in the 1974 comedy classic "Blazing Saddles."
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