NFL Player Alphonso Smith Jr. Dead at 40
E! News • • sports
Key Points:
- Alphonso Smith Jr., a former NFL player for the Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos, died by suicide on September 2 at the age of 40, according to Florida authorities.
- The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies responded to a suicide attempt in Pahokee, and Smith was transported to the hospital where he later died.
- Prior to his death, Smith posted a distressing message on Facebook expressing his struggle with mental health and apologizing to his family and friends.
- His message indicated he felt overwhelmed by internal struggles, referring to "demons" that were imposed on him by others.
