'Webster' Star Alex Karras Now Suffers From Dementia - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-12-2012, 11:50 PM

Former Detroit Lions star Alex Karras -- the guy who played Mongo in "Blazing Saddles" -- says he now suffers from dementia ... and blames the NFL for not properly protecting him from concussions during his playing days.

Karras -- who also starred in "Webster" -- has joined hundreds of ex-NFL players in a lawsuit that seeks medical monitoring, cognitive health benefits as well as financial compensation for the damage he suffered as a result of brain injuries.

Karras' wife has released a statement saying, "Alex suffers from dementia but still enjoys many things, including watching football. But dementia prevents him from doing everyday activities such as driving, cooking, sports fishing, reading books and going to big events or traveling."

She adds, "His constant complaint is dizziness -- the result of multiple concussions. What Alex wants is for the game of football to be made safer and allow players and their families to enjoy a healthier, happier retirement.”

http://www.tmz.com/2012/04/12/blazin.../#.T4eh7dn1BKE

catlover79 · 04-13-2012, 12:11 AM

I'm so sorry to hear that - God bless him.

Brad · 04-13-2012, 12:21 AM

That's terrible, My grandmother suffered from severe dementia, which was brought on by Parkinson's. It was awful watching her slowly waste away. I wish Mr. Karras and his family all the best.

megamanj2004 · 04-30-2012, 09:07 PM

I wish Alex a speedy recovery.

Jamey Greek · 05-21-2012, 01:53 AM

This is sad. There's no way Foitball can be made safer. That's the nature of football. first Emmanuel Lewis lost his house to foreclosure and ales Karras has dementia.

704Hauser · 06-06-2012, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by megamanj2004

I wish Alex a speedy recovery.

Unfortunately, there's no such thing as recovering from dementia

It just gets worse and worse...

TJ · 10-09-2012, 01:29 AM

Very sad to hear that he's suffering from kidney failure and has been given only a few days to live. He's been through so much in recent years. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

http://www.freep.com/article/2012100...kidney-failure

http://news.yahoo.com/lions-saddened...7513--nfl.html

PrettyinPink55 · 10-09-2012, 01:36 AM

Oh wow!!

duckie · 10-09-2012, 01:58 AM

I was watching ESPN today and they reported that he had only a few days to live.

jayman75 · 10-09-2012, 11:51 AM

So sad to hear this... he seemed like a great, funny guy.

Here's an article from the Detroit Free-Press, including about 40 pictures.

http://www.freep.com/article/2012100...kidney-failure

MRPITT · 10-10-2012, 10:22 AM

R.I.P. Mad Duck!

Zoneboy · 10-10-2012, 10:46 AM

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...96#post4729296

04-12-2012, 11:50 PM	#1
Brian Damage Moderator Forum Legend I'm Rich Bitch Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 62,155	'Webster' Star Alex Karras Now Suffers From Dementia Former Detroit Lions star Alex Karras -- the guy who played Mongo in "Blazing Saddles" -- says he now suffers from dementia ... and blames the NFL for not properly protecting him from concussions during his playing days. Karras -- who also starred in "Webster" -- has joined hundreds of ex-NFL players in a lawsuit that seeks medical monitoring, cognitive health benefits as well as financial compensation for the damage he suffered as a result of brain injuries. Karras' wife has released a statement saying, "Alex suffers from dementia but still enjoys many things, including watching football. But dementia prevents him from doing everyday activities such as driving, cooking, sports fishing, reading books and going to big events or traveling." She adds, "His constant complaint is dizziness -- the result of multiple concussions. What Alex wants is for the game of football to be made safer and allow players and their families to enjoy a healthier, happier retirement.” http://www.tmz.com/2012/04/12/blazin.../#.T4eh7dn1BKE __________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

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catlover79 Moderator Forum Legend God Bless Val Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 67,623	I'm so sorry to hear that - God bless him. __________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

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Brad Forum Veteran 05/26/2013. Taste the happy. Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Location: Oroville, California Posts: 15,297	That's terrible, My grandmother suffered from severe dementia, which was brought on by Parkinson's. It was awful watching her slowly waste away. I wish Mr. Karras and his family all the best. __________________ Twitter

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megamanj2004 Senior Member Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2004 Posts: 2,178	I wish Alex a speedy recovery. __________________ Remembering: HAPPY 2013!!!

05-21-2012, 01:53 AM	#5
Jamey Greek Frequent Poster Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Elba Alabama USA Posts: 121	This is sad. There's no way Foitball can be made safer. That's the nature of football. first Emmanuel Lewis lost his house to foreclosure and ales Karras has dementia. __________________ Jamey Greek

10-09-2012, 01:29 AM	#7
TJ Administrator Administrator Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 7,302	Very sad to hear that he's suffering from kidney failure and has been given only a few days to live. He's been through so much in recent years. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. http://www.freep.com/article/2012100...kidney-failure http://news.yahoo.com/lions-saddened...7513--nfl.html

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PrettyinPink55 Forum Veteran The Facts of Life Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,308	Oh wow!! __________________ ♥♥♥

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duckie Senior Member Member Join Date: Dec 13, 2011 Location: south Posts: 1,785	I was watching ESPN today and they reported that he had only a few days to live. __________________ SparkyBoy!!!

10-09-2012, 11:51 AM	#10
jayman75 Senior Member I Love the 80s! Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,496	So sad to hear this... he seemed like a great, funny guy. Here's an article from the Detroit Free-Press, including about 40 pictures. http://www.freep.com/article/2012100...kidney-failure __________________ A fan of quality, classic television comedies and holiday specials... The Golden Girls, The Facts of Life, Roseanne, Will and Grace, Burns and Allen, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Are You Being Served?, Family Guy, South Park, Designing Women, Dallas, The Twilight Zone, Original Scooby-Doo Talk to me about one of these shows, and I'm all yours...

10-10-2012, 10:22 AM	#11
MRPITT Forum Regular Member Join Date: May 14, 2011 Posts: 499	R.I.P. Mad Duck!

10-10-2012, 10:46 AM	#12
Zoneboy Moderator Forum Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: Carthage, NC Posts: 22,531	http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...96#post4729296 __________________ *"It's the way things are. A big tree falls and a new one grows right out of the same ground. Old animals die and young ones take their places. Even people step aside when it's time."* (R.G. Armstrong as the Contractor in The Twilight Zone episode "Nothing in the Dark")

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