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Former 49ers’ Aldon Smith, 36, Dies After Charity Pizza Delivery

6/15/2026

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Aldon Smith Dies

Aldon Smith died at 36 on June 13, 2026, after being found unresponsive in a pickup truck in San Jose, California.
Amir Shirazi found Smith, attempted CPR with Antonio Dixon, and called 911.
Earlier that day, Smith and Shirazi delivered ten pizzas to Scott Wagers of CHAM Deliverance Ministry, a charity feeding the homeless.
The San Francisco 49ers issued a statement expressing devastation and offering condolences to Smith’s family.

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Aldon Smith Farewell

A video posted after his death shows NFL player Aldon Smith getting a haircut and saying he had a “tough week.”
He logged 52.5 sacks in 75 NFL games.
He played for the 49ers, Raiders, Cowboys, and briefly signed with the Seahawks in 2021.
He faced three DUI arrests and a 2015 substance-abuse violation that led to a year-long suspension.

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Aldon Smith Record

Aldon Smith became the fastest NFL player to reach 30 career sacks, doing so in 27 games and surpassing Reggie White’s mark.
He recorded 14 sacks and forced two fumbles as a rookie in 2011.
In 2012 he set a 49ers franchise record with 19.5 sacks and earned First-Team All-Pro honors.
He finished his career with 52.5 sacks in 75 games, playing 50 games for the 49ers, Raiders and Cowboys.

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Aldon Smith Dies

Aldon Smith died at 36 on June 13, 2026, after being found unresponsive in a pickup truck in San Jose, California.
Amir Shirazi found Smith, attempted CPR with Antonio Dixon, and called 911.
Earlier that day, Smith and Shirazi delivered ten pizzas to Scott Wagers of CHAM Deliverance Ministry, a charity feeding the homeless.
The San Francisco 49ers issued a statement expressing devastation and offering condolences to Smith’s family.

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