R.I.P. Bubba Smith (1945-2011)

Bubba Smith, the former NFL and POLICE ACADEMY star, has passed away.

The 6' 7" Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith played in the National Football League from 1967 to 1976, before moving into a film and television career. He started with small roles in television series such as WONDER WOMAN, CHARLIE'S ANGELS, VEGA$ and THE MISADVENTURES OF SHERIFF LOBO, before obtaining a starring role in the short-lived series BLUE THUNDER. He is best remembered as the softly spoken florist turned police officer Moses Hightower from the POLICE ACADEMY movie franchise.

Bubba Smith was found dead at his Los Angeles residence on Wednesday. He was 66.

 

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