Alphonso Smith Jr., a former NFL player, tragically died by suicide at age 40 just days after sharing a cheerful video on social media where he offered to buy breakfast for a family he referred to as “No. 3.” Hours before his death, he posted a disturbing message expressing his struggles with a “DEMON” inside him and referencing childhood abuse. Smith, a standout at Wake Forest and a second-round NFL draft pick in 2009, had a four-year career with the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions. He faced various personal challenges, including allegations of inappropriate conduct and domestic battery.
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