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Former NFL Star Aldon Smith Dies Delivering Pizzas to Charity

6/17/2026

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Aldon Smith died Saturday after delivering pizzas to a homeless charity.
His family retained attorneys Harry Daniels, Bakari Sellers and Wayne Kendall to investigate the death.
Friend Amir Shirazi discovered Smith slumped in his car, prompting hospital staff to pronounce him dead.
He was drafted seventh overall by the 49ers in 2011 and posted 19½ sacks in 2012.

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Aldon Smith died Saturday after delivering pizzas to a homeless charity.
His family retained attorneys Harry Daniels, Bakari Sellers and Wayne Kendall to investigate the death.
Friend Amir Shirazi discovered Smith slumped in his car, prompting hospital staff to pronounce him dead.
He was drafted seventh overall by the 49ers in 2011 and posted 19½ sacks in 2012.