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Aldon Smith, a former All-Pro linebacker who helped the 49ers reach three straight NFC Championship Games and a Super Bowl, died at 36; drafted in 2011 after starring at Missouri, he posted historic rookie and sophomore sack totals, but his career was repeatedly derailed by off-field troubles and suspensions, ending after a 2020 season with the Cowboys, with the cause of death not disclosed by the team.
Former 49ers star Aldon Smith, 36, was found dead in a friend’s car in Los Gatos and pronounced at a San Jose hospital; the Santa Clara County medical examiner has not yet determined the cause of death, and Smith’s history of substance-abuse issues and suspensions is noted alongside tributes from the 49ers.
Former NFL defensive end Aldon Smith has died at 36; the San Francisco 49ers confirmed his death but did not disclose a cause. A standout 2011 rookie season with 14 sacks earned him All-Pro and a Pro Bowl, but his career was derailed by off-field issues and suspensions, including time with the Raiders and Cowboys before retiring in 2023.
Aldon Smith, the 2011 NFL Draft’s seventh overall pick and a former All-Pro whose peak came during a dominant 2012 season, has died at 36. The 49ers mourned his passing, noting his immense talent, while his career was also marked by suspensions and multiple team stints. No cause of death was disclosed.