49ers Mourn Sudden Death Of Former All-Pro Linebacker Aldon Smith At 36

Aldon Smith, the former standout pass rusher, has died at 36 — the 49ers announced his sudden passing but gave no cause of death.
He burst onto the scene after being drafted No. 7 in 2011, posting 14 sacks as a rookie and a franchise‑record 19.5 sacks in 2012; his 33.5 sacks in his first two seasons are the most in NFL history.
His promising career was derailed by repeated off‑field issues and suspensions, with brief comebacks for Oakland, Dallas and Seattle before he finished with 52.5 sacks in 75 games.