Former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith dies at 36: ‘His smile lit up every room’

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Former NFL defensive end Aldon Smith died on Saturday at age 36.
Smith played six seasons in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and Dallas Cowboys.
The 49ers drafted him seventh overall in 2011, and he helped them reach three consecutive NFC championship games.
He recorded one of the best rookie seasons in NFL history and set a 49ers franchise record with 19.5 sacks in 2012.
His career was impacted by multiple off-field issues, including DUI arrests and felony charges.
Smith was suspended multiple times by the NFL for violating conduct and substance abuse policies.
He played his final season with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020 and announced his retirement in 2023.
The 49ers described him as having an "undeniable talent" and an "infectious smile that lit up every room."

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