Alex Karras: 1935-2012

Detroit Lions football player Alex Karras, who gained fame in the NFL and later as an actor, has died. He was 77. Karras died at home in Los Angeles on Oct. 10, 2012, surrounded by family.

"Saturday Night Live" actor Billy Crystal, in character as "Fernando," center, is flanked by host Alex Karras and musical guest Tina Turner during a rehearsal, in New York Jan. 31, 1985.

NFL shows Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alex Karras (71) during the Lions 31-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 31, 1965.

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alex Karras in an undated photo.

Iowa tackle Alex Karras in 1956.