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Karl Malden dies at 97; Oscar-winning actor

Karl Malden, a versatile Oscar-winning actor who built a six-decade Hollywood career playing heroes and heavies -- and, often, relatable ordinary men -- yet who was certain he was best known as a commercial pitchman for American Express, has died. He was 97.

By Dennis McLellan

July 2, 2009

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