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Antonio Smith will play in Super Bowl despite father's death

Broncos defensive end Antonio Smith, who played five seasons (2009-13) with the Texans, will play in Super Bowl 50 even though his father died Tuesday.

Smith's father, Marty Williams, 55, died from complications after undergoing heart surgery, according to Denver media outlets. Williams spent the last 20 years in prison for first degree murder.