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NFL Executive Alonzo Highsmith's Wife Passes Away at 61

10/2/2025

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Denise Chong Highsmith, wife of NFL executive Alonzo Highsmith, died unexpectedly at 61; a memorial flyer on Instagram announced the death with no cause.
A funeral is scheduled for October 7 in Houston, with a Miami memorial to follow; NFL players, including Aaron Jones, paid tributes.
The couple celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in June; Highsmith has not publicly commented.

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Denise Chong Highsmith, wife of NFL executive Alonzo Highsmith, died unexpectedly at 61; a memorial flyer on Instagram announced the death with no cause.
A funeral is scheduled for October 7 in Houston, with a Miami memorial to follow; NFL players, including Aaron Jones, paid tributes.
The couple celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in June; Highsmith has not publicly commented.