Billy Ray Smith Jr, Chargers legend and College Football Hall of Famer, dead at 64
NFL Billy Ray Smith Jr, Chargers legend and College Football Hall of Famer, dead at 64 By David Russell Published July 30, 2026, 2:06 a.m. Add The New York Post on Google Billy Ray Smith Jr., the longtime San Diego Chargers linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer, died Wednesday following a “long journey with dementia caused by CTE,” his family have announced. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Billy Ray Smith Jr., who passed away peacefully surrounded by family,” Smith’s family said in a statement.
- ▪NFL Billy Ray Smith Jr, Chargers legend and College Football Hall of Famer, dead at 64 By David Russell Published July 30, 2026, 2:06 a.m.
- ▪Add The New York Post on Google Billy Ray Smith Jr., the longtime San Diego Chargers linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer, died Wednesday following a “long journey with dementia caused by CTE,” his family have announced.
- ▪“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Billy Ray Smith Jr., who passed away peacefully surrounded by family,” Smith’s family said in a statement.
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