Bubba Smith, Police Academy Star, Dead at 66
by Hilton Hater at .Charles "Bubba" Smith, a former football player best known for his role as Hightower in the Police Academy franchise, passed away today. He was 66.
A bit before 1 p.m. local time, police responded to a call from Smith's Baldwin Hills home. They arrived and found the actor already dead inside. He is believed to have died of natural causes.
Bubba played defense end for nine seasons with the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders, and Houston Oilers. He earned a Super Bowl ring with the former team, but will forever be remembered for his character of Officer Moses Hightower in six films.
Our thoughts go out to his loved ones.
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sorry wrong thing this computer made me click on this aha
those pix broke my heart but is that going to stop me from being a fan..NOOO (: she may dress like a slut but she isnt one. those are a part of the performance she's doing. I dont care what she does she has my support like a true fan would and all we can do is try to make her stop smoking..love you miley you will always remain #1 dream on..
R.I.P. you will be missed im a big fan of yours. your a great actor loved your movies espically your roll in the police academy movies
I love you bro! Peace be with and your beloved...why couldn't God take that bitch Casey Anthony...and not such a wonderful guy...way too soon. Love you bro!