Article 769VR Former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith dies at 36: ‘His smile lit up every room’

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

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  • Defensive lineman was No 7 pick in 2011 draft

  • Off-field incidents, suspensions affected his career

Former NFL defensive end Aldon Smith died Saturday at the age of 36, the San Francisco 49ers said. The team did not disclose the cause of death.

Smith played six seasons in the NFL for the 49ers, the Oakland Raiders and the Dallas Cowboys.

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