Former NFL All-Pro pass rusher, Aldon Smith untimely passed away on June 13, 2026, in Northern California. He was just 36 years old at the time of his death. His former team, the San Francisco 49ers confirmed his sudden passing through an official statement. Local reports noted that he was pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital in San Jose. Aldon Smith’s sudden demise left his friends, family and NFL acquaintances heartbroken. Amid the outpouring of grief at the tragic incident, unknown details of his final moments and last public appearance emerged.
Aldon Smith’s friend found him in a physically unwell condition in his car
As Aldon Smith‘s friend, Amir Shizari walked out of his Los Gatos house, he saw Aldon in his car, physically unwell. The former 49ers star was “slumped over in the front passenger seat of his white Chevy pickup” as per Amir’s interview with the Chronicle. Aldon’s friend allegedly thought that he was sleeping with his mouth open, but then realised that “something was wrong” with him. Amir thought that Aldon was possibly having “a seizure, and then maybe a massive heart attack.” He claimed to have called 911 and summoned former 49ers running back, Anthony Dixon to the scene to assist him in CPR.
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