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Family: Ex-LB Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies of CTE-caused dementia

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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 … Read more

Ex-Vikings QB Kramer, 69, says he has dementia

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Former Vikings Quarterback, 69, Reveals Diagnosis of Dementia Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer, aged 69, has announced on social media that he has been diagnosed with dementia. The diagnosis was made more than a year ago at the Cleveland Clinic as part of a health program for former NFL players. Kramer shared his condition … Read more