Karl Malden dead at 97

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The family of Karl Malden says the actor who won an Oscar for his role in "A Streetcar Named Desire" has died at age 97.

His greatest fame came as Detective Mike Stone in the 1970s TV series "The Streets of San Francisco," in which he co-starred with Michael Douglas.

Malden also was a pitchman for American Express in a series of commercials airing over 21 years.

[Kay H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Kay H]

I think this is the 1st time in my life that I have seen so many famous people die within such a short period of time.

[Joe L Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Joe L]

So many going in such a short time span. He was great as the priest in "On The Waterfront" and as General Omar Bradley in "Patton." R.I.P.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

97 well at least he could say that he was married to the same woman for 70 years

Karl Malden Dies

[shaggy Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close shaggy]

This is almost sureal. He had a long, long life. shaggy

[Ryne08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ryne08]

He was a great actor and a great family man.