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What happened to Aldon Smith? What we know about cause of death - USA Today

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Aldon Smith in interview published days before death: 'Definitely had better days' USA TodayAldon Smith, late 49ers All-Pro, spent final hours delivering pizza to charity

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7 overall pick by 49ers, dies at 36 NFL.com

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What we know about cause of death USA TodayFormer NFL defensive lineman Aldon Smith dies at age 36 ESPNAldon Smith, late 49ers All-Pro, spent final hours delivering pizza to charity

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