‘Emotional’ Emmitt Smith sheds tears while remembering ex-teammate Larry Allen following his sudden death

Smith was devastated to hear one of his good friends suddenly passing away.

‘Emotional’ Emmitt Smith sheds tears while remembering ex-teammate Larry Allen following his sudden death

Emmitt Smith mourns the death of Larry Allen (Image via IMAGO)

Cowboys nation is in mourning after the death of Hall of Fame defensive lineman Larry Allen. Emmitt Smith became very emotional after his daughter broke the news to her on Monday night.

Allen was enjoying a vacation with his family in Mexico when the tragedy struck. Smith, who spent the better of a decade with the 52-year-old, had a hard time believing that his friend was truly no more.

I’m sitting on my back patio reflecting on one of the best offensive linemen I’ve ever played with, Larry Allen. I’m at a loss of words right now.
Emmitt Smith said with a choking voice in his social media post

Allen, a second-round draft pick, spent all but two years in Dallas blocking for Smith. They struck up a close relationship. Smith recalled Allen, as being a very likable individual.

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Such a good dude. It just breaks my heart.
Emmitt Smith said

He contemplated that death can happen at any given moment. So it’s better to make the best of every moment and refrain from taking life for granted.

Larry Allen and Emmitt Smith were close on and off the field

Allen went on to become an 11-time Pro Bowler and a 6-time All-Pro offensive lineman and bagged 1 Super Bowl. Besides being one of the best in his craft, Allen remained a humble man of the field.

The one thing about Larry Allen I know [is] he had a big heart, and he lived life to the fullest. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. My heart is just broken.
Emmitt Smith said
'Emotional' Emmitt Smith sheds tears while remembering ex-teammate Larry Allen following his sudden death
Emmitt Smith and Larrn Allen (Image via IMAGO)

Smith wasn’t the only Allen’s teammate who was devastated by the news. Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman also gave his tribute.

Just received the heartbreaking news of the passing of our beloved teammate Larry Allen. He was a HOF offensive lineman that dominated opponents regardless of the position played. Off the field, he was a gentle giant that loved his family. Rest in Peace LA.
Troy Aikman via X

The Cowboys announced the passing of Larry Allen through their X account.

The Dallas Cowboys are very saddened to share that Cowboys legend, Super Bowl Champion, Cowboys Ring of Honor member, and Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Allen passed away suddenly while on vacation in Mexico with his family on Sunday.
The Dallas Cowboys statement

Jerry Jones and the Cowboys contingent extended their deepest condolences to Larry Allen’s wife, Janelle, two daughters Jayla and Loriana, and son Larry III.

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