Aldon Smith, a former NFL pass rusher, died at the age of 36. On the day of his death, Smith donated 10 pizzas to CHAM Deliverance Ministry, a charity in San Jose, California that serves the homeless. His friend, Amir Shirazi, who assisted in the donation, later found Smith unresponsive in his car. Shirazi stated that he had not seen Smith use drugs that day and believed his death was natural. Smith was known for his football career, having been drafted seventh overall in the 2011 NFL Draft and setting a franchise record with 19.5 sacks in 2012. He faced multiple personal and legal challenges throughout his career, including substance abuse issues and suspensions. Smith returned to the NFL in 2020, playing a full season with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Former NFL Player Aldon Smith Dies at 36 After Donating Food to Charity
Aldon Smith, a former NFL player, passed away at 36 after donating food to a charity. His friend found him unresponsive shortly after the donation. Smith had a notable career but faced personal challenges, including substance abuse.
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Former NFL pass rusher Aldon Smith's last act before his death was donating food for the homeless
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Former NFL Player Aldon Smith Dies at 36 After Donating Food to Charity