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NFL's Chris Smith Passes Away at 31

Former NFL player Chris Smith has sadly passed away at the young age of 31.

He played for 8 seasons in the NFL for teams including the Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans.

He was playing for the XFL’s Seattle Sea Dragons this season.

A cause of death was not released, per ESPN. This is not the first tragedy the Smith family has endured. In 2019, Chris‘ partner Petara Cordero was struck and killed by a car right in front of him after they had some car trouble on the side of the road. Just four weeks prior to this tragedy, Petara had given birth to their daughter, Haven Harris Smith.

Our continued thoughts are with Chris Smith‘s friends, family, and loved ones during this devastating time. RIP.

Robert Downey Jr. Attends 'Sr.' Documentary Screening About His Father's Life & Work

Robert Downey Jr. attends a screening of his film Sr., a moving documentary about his father, actor and filmmaker Robert Downey Sr., on Monday (October 10) in New York City.

The 57-year-old Iron Man actor said at the screening, “I’m inviting you to hopefully not feel like this film is about me and my dad, but about that crazy, impossible Gordian Knot that is family and dysfunction and art, and trying to make sense of it all.”

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NFL Player Chris Smith's Girlfriend Petara Cordero Killed in Front of Him in Tragic Accident

Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Smith’s girlfriend, Petara Cordero, sadly passed away after a tragic accident.

Chris, 27, and Petara, 26, were pulled over on the side of I-90 West in Cleveland, Ohio after a tire problem in his car on Wednesday (September 11).

After exiting the car, Petara was struck by another car and killed in front of Chris. Chris was uninjured.

To make this story even more tragic, Chris and Petara just welcomed a daughter, Haven Harris Smith, four weeks ago.

“Words cannot describe the sorrow we feel for Chris following the loss of his girlfriend, Petara,” Dee and Jimmy Haslam, the owners of the Cleveland Browns, said. “Our entire organization mourns with Chris, his family and the Cordero family. We will do everything possible to offer them our support, comfort and any resources in this most difficult time.”

Our thoughts are with Chris and his daughter, as well as Petara‘s loved ones during this time.

Sarah Michelle Gellar & Anna Faris: CBS Upfront 2013!

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Anna Faris arrive at the 2013 CBS Upfront Presentation held at the Tents at Lincoln Center on Wednesday (May 15) in New York City.

The ladies, who both have new shows coming to CBS, were joined by Robin Williams, who stars alongside SMG in The Crazy Ones, and Allison Janney, who stars with Anna in Mom.

Will Arnett was in attendance to promote his new show The Millers along with his co-stars Beau Bridges and JB Smoove. The stars of We Are MenChris Smith, Jerry O’Connell, Kal Penn, and Tony Shalhoub – were also at the event!

FYI: Anna is wearing a Three Floor dress, Alexander Wang shoes, and Cresta Bledsoe jewelry. Sarah is wearing a Yoonmi Lee dress, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, and H. Stern jewelry.

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