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Former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith dies at 36, team confirms
Former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith has died. He was 36 years old. "Beyond his excellence as a player, Aldon will be remembered for his infectious smile that lit up every room he walked into," the 49ers said on Saturday.
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According to ABC7 Bay Area’s source item, Former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith dies at 36, team confirms, Former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith has died. He was 36 years old. “Beyond his excellence as a player, Aldon will be remembered for his infectious smile that lit up every room he walked into,” the 49ers said on Saturday.
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- Former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith dies at 36, team confirmsABC7 Bay Area - 2026-06-14T01:27:12+00:00
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