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◆ Our readhigh confidenceMissouri · Oklahoma · KansasJun 14, 2026

Former Missouri star Aldon Smith dies at 36

How will Missouri fans and the football community honor Aldon Smith's legacy?

Smith was a standout player for Missouri and an NFL All-Pro linebacker, making his passing a significant loss to both the university and the sports world.

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  1. Former Missouri football star Aldon Smith dies at 36Columbia Daily Tribune · Jun 14
  2. Former Mizzou star Aldon Smith dies at 36FOX 2 · Jun 14
  3. Former 49ers linebacker and former Mizzou athlete Aldon Smith dies at 36First Alert 4 · Jun 14
  4. 49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36WOWK 13 News · Jun 14
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  1. Former Mizzou football star and All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith dies suddenly at 36Columbia Missourian · Jun 14
  2. Former Mizzou standout and NFL All-Pro Aldon Smith dies at 36KOMU 8 · Jun 14
  3. Aldon Smith, former Raytown and Missouri football star, dies at 36KMBC · Jun 14
  4. Aldon Smith, former Mizzou and 49ers star, dies at 36Saturday Down South · Jun 14
  5. Aldon Smith, former 49ers star, dies at 36The San Francisco Standard · Jun 14

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