Bubba Smith Dead at 66

8/3/11: 10-year NFL veteran and "Police Academy" franchise star Bubba Smith died at age 66 in his Los Angeles home. Authorities believe that he died of natural causes though no official cause of death was announced. The imposing 6-foot-7 Smith retired from the NFL in 1976 after stints as a defensive lineman with the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders and Houston Oilers. He appeared twice in the Pro Bowl while playing for the Colts. After retiring from football, Smith turned to acting, most notably starring as Moses Hightower in all but one of the "Police Academy" films.



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