Father of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart dies after fall in New Orleans

January 4, 2025

By Sean Leahy, Yahoo Sports: Sonny Smart, the father of Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart, died early Saturday morning, the school announced.

Sonny Smart fell while walking in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve and fractured his hip, according to the school. Complications arose after he underwent surgery and he “was unable to overcome his injuries.”

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Sonny Smart, father of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, dies after fall in New Orleans

Sonny Smart underwent surgery after fracturing his hip on Tuesday

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