lets_go_devils
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Aug 3, 2011 6:50pm
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/08/bubba-smith-nfl-star-police-academy-actor-found-dead-home.html
Bubba Smith, NFL star and 'Police Academy' actor, found dead at home.
Former NFL star and "Police Academy" movie actor Bubba Smith was found dead Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, according to police and coroner's office officials. He was 66.
The L.A. County coroner's office said it has not determined a cause of death, but officials believe he died of natural causes.
Smith was found at his home on Sunlight Place in Baldwin Hills by a caretaker, police said.
Smith was an NFL defensive end and tackle for the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders and Houston Oilers. He later had a career in Hollywood as movie and TV actor.
Bubba Smith, NFL star and 'Police Academy' actor, found dead at home.
Former NFL star and "Police Academy" movie actor Bubba Smith was found dead Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, according to police and coroner's office officials. He was 66.
The L.A. County coroner's office said it has not determined a cause of death, but officials believe he died of natural causes.
Smith was found at his home on Sunlight Place in Baldwin Hills by a caretaker, police said.
Smith was an NFL defensive end and tackle for the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders and Houston Oilers. He later had a career in Hollywood as movie and TV actor.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Aug 3, 2011 6:51pm
Damn....great personality/character
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Aug 3, 2011 7:02pm
Sad to hear. I was just watching Police Academy the other day. I still remember him from the Miller Lite commercials..."I also like the easy opening cans."
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Aug 3, 2011 7:46pm
The main memory I have of him is when he played Spare Tire in Married with Children. Classic episode.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Aug 3, 2011 10:03pm
Hightower will be missed.
FWIW, Bubba Smith died at age 66......the infamous Notre Dame-Michigan State 10-10 tie was played in.....'66.
FWIW, Bubba Smith died at age 66......the infamous Notre Dame-Michigan State 10-10 tie was played in.....'66.
coyotes22
Posts: 11,298
Aug 4, 2011 5:42am
I remember him from Stroker Ace
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Aug 4, 2011 7:49am
RIP, Bubba
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Aug 4, 2011 8:04am
Rest in Peace Big Guy.
4cards
Posts: 2,551
Aug 4, 2011 8:40am
...loved Bubba Smith the (football player, actor, and gentle giant) RIP Mr. Smith!
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Aug 4, 2011 8:47am
Big black guys seem to die earlier than big whitle guys don't they?
4cards
Posts: 2,551
Aug 4, 2011 8:57am
Andre the Giant--born May 1946/died Jan 1993 (age 46 )Tiernan;851432 wrote:Big black guys seem to die earlier than big whitle guys don't they?
Bubba Smith--born Feb 1945/die Aug 2011 (age 66 )
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Aug 4, 2011 10:11am
Oh stop it. You can't compare who dies first.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 4, 2011 10:57am
Hightower was my favorite police officer...sad day.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Aug 4, 2011 11:02am
RIP Hightower!
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Aug 4, 2011 1:07pm
He starred on classed episode of married with children....his part was name Spare Tire!
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Swamp Fox
Posts: 2,218
Aug 4, 2011 1:27pm
"Bubba" Smith was a kind and gentle man who happened to be a football player and an actor. One of the truly good guys left us yesterday and we are saddened, but we remember the many moments of joy and excitement that he provided through his films and sports accomplishments.
R.I.P. "Bubba".
R.I.P. "Bubba".
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Aug 4, 2011 2:17pm
bigdaddy2003;851064 wrote:The main memory I have of him is when he played Spare Tire in Married with Children. Classic episode.
thavoice;851649 wrote:He starred on classed episode of married with children....his part was name Spare Tire!
hey voice, you don't say
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Aug 4, 2011 2:29pm
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