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The family of Aldon Smith has released a statement about his death through their lawyers. Although the family did not reveal the cause of his death, they would like an investigation into his passing, according to ESPN.
"As with anyone who dies so suddenly at such a young age, we understand that there is a great deal of interest in and speculation about Aldon Smith's passing and we intend to get to the bottom of it," attorneys Harry Daniels, Bakari Sellers and Wayne Kendall said Tuesday in a statement. "To that end, we have taken a number of steps including sending his brain to Boston where medical experts will examine it for CTE as well as other damage caused by years of concussions and additional trauma.
"In the meantime, we simply ask you to keep Aldon's family in our prayers and respect their privacy as they struggle to come to grips with this terrible loss."
Smith died suddenly Saturday after he was found in his truck by one of his friends who thought the former 49ers All-Pro was sleeping. Smith spent his last day delivering pizza to the homeless.
His death at the age of 36 was a shock to many of those who knew him. He played the majority of his career with the San Francisco 49ers, but spent his last year as a pro with the Dallas Cowboys.
Before his death, Smith admitted in his last interview with celebrity barber Tee Maultsby that he was struggling of late.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Aldon Smith's family wants to see if CTE played a part in his death
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"As with anyone who dies so suddenly at such a young age, we understand that there is a great deal of interest in and speculation about Aldon Smith's passing and we intend to get to the bottom of it," attorneys Harry Daniels, Bakari Sellers and Wayne Kendall said Tuesday in a statement. "To that end, we have taken a number of steps including sending his brain to Boston where medical experts will examine it for CTE as well as other damage caused by years of concussions and additional trauma.
"In the meantime, we simply ask you to keep Aldon's family in our prayers and respect their privacy as they struggle to come to grips with this terrible loss."
Smith died suddenly Saturday after he was found in his truck by one of his friends who thought the former 49ers All-Pro was sleeping. Smith spent his last day delivering pizza to the homeless.
His death at the age of 36 was a shock to many of those who knew him. He played the majority of his career with the San Francisco 49ers, but spent his last year as a pro with the Dallas Cowboys.
Before his death, Smith admitted in his last interview with celebrity barber Tee Maultsby that he was struggling of late.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Aldon Smith's family wants to see if CTE played a part in his death
Continue reading...
