Sonny Smart, the father of Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart, has tragically passed away after a fall in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve. Reports indicate that Sonny was taken to the hospital following the incident and later died, with some sources noting complications arising from hip surgery. The news has sent shockwaves through the college football community, prompting heartfelt messages of condolences and support for Kirby Smart and his family. As a notable figure in high school coaching, Sonny Smart was well-respected and loved within the football world.