Aldon Smith dies suddenly at age 36 after barber shop interview

Aldon Smith, the former NFL defensive end, died suddenly on Saturday at the age of 36. An interview featuring Smith was posted last week by Tee Maultsby, a barber known for filming athletes during haircuts. In this interview, Smith candidly discussed his struggles after football, including difficult periods while living with financial strain. He had a challenging career marked by off-field issues but managed to return to the NFL, playing all 16 games with the Cowboys in his final season. The cause of his death has not yet been identified.

• 11:17 AMYahoo Sports — Aldon Smith's final interview, from a recent barber shop visit, was posted last week