Family: Former LB Billy Ray Smith Jr. Passes Away Due to CTE-Related Dementia
Billy Ray Smith Jr., former San Diego Chargers linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer, has passed away at 64 due to dementia linked to CTE. His family expressed deep sadness, highlighting his bravery in facing the illness. Smith, who played a decade with the Chargers and was a two-time All-American at Arkansas, was known for his contributions on and off the field, including being a sports director and radio show co-host. Chargers owner Dean Spanos praised him as “larger than life.” Smith’s legacy includes 15 interceptions and induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000.
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