Actor Karl Malden's Hollywood walk of fame star is seen in Hollywood, California July 1, 2009. Oscar winner Malden, the character actor acclaimed for film roles in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "On the Waterfront" before gaining TV fame as a leading man in "The Streets of San Francisco," died on Wednesday at age 97. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

Actor Karl Malden's Hollywood walk of fame star is seen in Hollywood, California July 1, 2009. Oscar winner Malden, the character actor acclaimed for film roles in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "On the Waterfront" before gaining TV fame as a leading man in "The Streets of San Francisco," died on Wednesday at age 97.

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