Former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith died at the age of 36, the team announced in a statement on June 13.
“We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith,” cause for Smith’s death was announced.
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Michelle Jorden, Santa Clara county’ chief medical examiner, told the San Francisco Chronicle in a statement that the cause of death is under investigation.
“The Office of the Medical Examiner is confirming the death of 36-year-old Aldon Jacarus Ramon Smith, who died today June 13, 2026,” Jorden wrote in a statement. “The Medical Examiner is investigating his death, and no further information is available at this time. The cause and manner of death are pending.”
What happened to Aldon Smith?
Smith was found unresponsive by a friend on Saturday morning, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
A friend, Amir Shirazi, had been helping Smith deliver a donation of pizzas to a charity for homeless people before his passing. Shirazi and Smith drove back to Shirazi’s home following the delivery. Shirazi stepped inside and when he returned to the truck, that’s when he found Smith slumped over and unresponsive.
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“He was perfectly fine an hour before,” Shirazi said told the Chronicle. “I came out and he was basically dead in my front seat. I’m just in shock.”
Smith was officially pronounced dead at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, less than an hour later. Shirazi believes his friend’s death was due to natural causes, but doesn’t know for certain.
Shirazi said that his friend was struggling financially and bounced around to friends’ homes while he waited for his NFL pension to kick in. According to the NFL, a player can start receiving a pension at age 55. Smith was 36.
Despite a history of substance abuse, Shirazi said he hadn’t seen Smith use drugs on the day of his death and he only smoked marijuana occasionally through the years.
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“He was a very sweet, caring, loving giant,” Shirazi said. “That if you really knew him, you’d know who he truly is.”
Aldon Smith age
Aldon Smith was born on Sept. 25, 1989. He was 36 years old when he died.
Aldon Smith stats
Smith played six seasons in the NFL, appearing in 75 regular season games. He finished his career with 52.5 sacks, 228 total tackles, 56 tackles for loss, 103 quarterback hits, five forced fumbles and an interception.
He also played in eight playoff games, where he totaled 5.5 sacks, 20 total tackles, 15 quarterback hits, five tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.
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