The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith has announced plans to have his brain studied for CTE after his sudden death at age 36. - Smith died Saturday in San Jose after a medical event in Los Gatos.
- He set 49ers records for sacks but faced off-field issues including DUIs. - Hours before his death, he was volunteering to feed the homeless.
- The family has hired civil rights attorneys to investigate his death. The cause of death remains unknown pending medical examiner results.