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Ex-NFL Star Alphonso Smith Dies by Apparent Suicide
3 Sep
Summary
- Former NFL player Alphonso Smith Jr. was found dead Wednesday.
- He shared a heartbreaking Facebook post before his death.
- Smith played four seasons in the NFL after being drafted in 2009.
Former NFL player Alphonso Smith Jr. was found deceased on Wednesday, September 2, in Florida. Sources indicate his death was an apparent suicide.
His passing followed a deeply emotional Facebook post shared just hours earlier. In this message, Smith reflected on his personal battles, referring to internal "demons" and expressing regret for disappointing many people in his life.
Smith, who was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2009 and played four seasons in the NFL, also apologized to his children, friends, and family. He alluded to childhood trauma, suggesting he had "done the same onto others" as a result.
He concluded his public message with final apologies and a clear indication that he was ending his life, stating, "THIS IS IT!" Smith was inducted into the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame in 2021.
