Aldon Smith, the former San Francisco 49ers All-Pro defensive end, has died. In his final hours, The Athletic reports he was delivering pizza to a local charity. A retired pastor who knew him said Smith was 'completely genuine and wanted to help'—a fitting final act for a player whose impact extended far beyond the field.

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