Ex-Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64 after CTE-linked dementia
Billy Ray Smith Jr., a former San Diego Chargers linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer, has died at the age of 64. His death followed a prolonged battle with dementia attributed to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Smith spent his entire NFL career with the Chargers, establishing himself as a franchise legend. After retiring from professional football, he went on to build a respected career in sports broadcasting. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Hunt, and leaves behind a lasting legacy in American football.
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