Former 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith dies after delivering pizzas for charity
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:58 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Aldon Smith was found unresponsive in his truck in Los Gatos, California, on June 13. He had spent the day delivering pizzas to a charity feeding the homeless. A friend discovered him slumped over and called 911, but he was declared dead shortly after reaching a hospital. Smith, 36, had a tumultuous career in the NFL, recognized for his talent but hindered by personal issues. He had recently returned to the Bay Area from Texas and was involved with the 49ers’ rookie program shortly before his death.
- •Aldon Smith was 36 years old at the time of death.
- •He spent his last day delivering pizzas for a charity.
- •Smith was found unresponsive in his truck by a friend.
- •He had a history of legal issues and substance abuse.
- •The 49ers issued a statement expressing condolences.
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — “Hopefully, Justice Will Be Served”: Fans React as Aldon Smith’s Family Make Medical Decision After 36-Year-Old’s Passing
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Former 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith’s friend describes his final moments
- 4:54 PMYahoo Sports — Former 49ers LB Aldon Smith was delivering pizzas to a charity for homeless before being discovered unresponsive
- 1:06 PMNBCSports.com — Aldon Smith’s last act was delivering pizza to a charity that feeds the homeless - NBC Sports
"The entire world was in shock after it was revealed that former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith had sadly passed away on June 13. Smith was found unresponsive in his friend’s truck while delivering pizzas to a local homeless shelter and was pronounced dead at a San Jose, California hospital soon after.
"Aldon Smith spent his last day delivering pizzas for charity, a friend told the San Francisco Chronicle. Amir Shirazi said he found Smith slumped over in the passenger seat of his white Chevrolet pickup truck on June 13 in Los…
"On the last day of his life, the talented but troubled former NFL defensive end Aldon Smith went to a charity for homeless people, and donated food.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 6:43 PM“Hopefully, Justice Will Be Served”: Fans React as Aldon Smith’s Family Make Medical Decision After 36-Year-Old’s Passing
The entire world was in shock after it was revealed that former San Francisco 49ers star Aldon Smith had sadly passed away on June 13. Smith was found unresponsive in his friend’s truck while delivering pizzas to a local homeless shelter and was pronounced dead at a San Jose, California hospital soon after.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:58 PMFormer 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith’s friend describes his final moments
Aldon Smith spent his last day delivering pizzas for charity, a friend told the San Francisco Chronicle. Amir Shirazi said he found Smith slumped over in the passenger seat of his white Chevrolet pickup truck on June 13 in Los…
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:54 PMFormer 49ers LB Aldon Smith was delivering pizzas to a charity for homeless before being discovered unresponsive
Smith was found slumped over in a truck before being taken to a Bay Area hospital, where he was eventually declared dead.
- NBCSports.comJun 14, 2026, 1:06 PMAldon Smith’s last act was delivering pizza to a charity that feeds the homeless - NBC Sports
On the last day of his life, the talented but troubled former NFL defensive end Aldon Smith went to a charity for homeless people, and donated food.
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