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News in English (USA) / 16.06.2026 / 16:00

Former NFL Star Aldon Smith Passes Away at 36 Amid Struggles

Aldon Smith, the former All-Pro linebacker known for his record sacks with the San Francisco 49ers, has died at the age of 36. Just before his passing, Smith spent his final hours delivering pizzas for a charity that aids the homeless. He had opened up about his personal struggles in a video released shortly before his death, stating that he had experienced better days. Following his sudden death, his family is seeking legal counsel to investigate the circumstances surrounding it, as various aspects of his cause of death are under review. Friends have shared heartbreaking accounts of trying to revive him in his truck, where he was discovered unresponsive. The loss has left the NFL community in mourning, with tributes pouring in from former teammates and teams like the 49ers, who expressed their devastation over his untimely passing.
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