Former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith passes away at 64

Smith played for the San Diego Chargers for 10 seasons and later enjoyed a successful broadcasting career

Family syas Smith faced ‘dementia caused by CTE’ College Football Hall of Famer played 10 NFL seasons Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and college football hall of famer Billy Ray Smith Jr has died. He was 64. Smith’s family said in a statement Wednesday that Smith died following a bout with CTE-caused dementia. Continue reading...

Former San Diego Chargers defender Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died after a battle with dementia, his family announced. Smith's family also cited CTE.

Smith's family said he was dealing with CTE-caused dementia.

Former Chargers linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died at 64, with his family saying he had CTE-caused dementia.

Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and college football hall of famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died. Smith's family said in a statement Wednesday that Smith died following a bout with CTE-caused dementia. “It is with profound sadness that we share the loss of our beloved Billy Ray Smith Jr., who passed away peacefully surrounded by family,” the statement said.

Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and college football hall of famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died. He was 64. Smith’s family said in a statement Smith died following a bout with CTE-caused dementia. Smith played 10 seasons with the Chargers after being dra…

Smith, who played linebacker for the team from 1983-92, had dementia caused by CTE, his family says. “He brought so much joy, light, and laughter to the world,” the family says in a statement.

Former NFL linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr., who played his entire pro career with the San Diego Chargers, has died. He was 64.

Former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. died Wednesday, his family announced.