Aldon Smith found in car as details of 49ers star's death emerge
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Aldon Smith, former NFL star, was found slumped over in a friend's car shortly before being pronounced dead at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose on Saturday; the cause of death remains undetermined.
- Smith was discovered by his friend Amir Shirazi, who noticed Smith was twitching and called 911 after initially thinking he was asleep; Smith had been delivering pizzas to a homeless charity earlier that day.
- The former 49ers player, who struggled with substance abuse and legal issues that derailed his career, was seen lethargic before the pizza delivery but still planned to watch the Knicks in the NBA Finals that night.
- Smith had recently visited the 49ers facility to speak with rookies, and the team expressed devastation over his sudden passing, highlighting his early dominance and talent in the NFL.
- Smith's career included multiple suspensions due to substance abuse violations, several arrests, and a return to play with the Cowboys in 2020 after years away from the field.