Emmitt Smith Cries After Larry Allen’s Death, ‘My Heart Is Just Broken’

Emmitt Smith was devastated to be taught of the passing of his former teammate Larry Allen on Monday … saying in an emotional video he is at “a loss for words right now.”

Smith, by tears, remembered Allen as a “good dude,” a “great player,” and a “super person” in a clip he posted to his Instagram web page simply minutes after the Dallas Cowboys revealed the previous offensive lineman had died Sunday whereas on trip in Mexico.

Smith performed with Allen from 1994 to 2002 … and whereas he mentioned he hadn’t been capable of see a lot of the Corridor of Famer following his retirement, he was nonetheless clearly shaken.

“My thoughts and prayers go out to his family,” the previous operating again mentioned. “My heart is just broken.”

Smith rushed for a file 18,355 yards in his profession — and Allen paved the way in which for many of them. The 2 clearly grew shut by their time collectively — and after Allen died, Smith implored his followers to by no means take individuals as a right.

He then known as Allen “a beast” on the soccer area … however a person with “a big heart” off of it.

“He will be sorely missed,” Smith mentioned.

The ex-Dallas tailback was hardly the one one eulogizing Allen on Monday … Troy Aikman additionally despatched his ideas and prayers in a put up on X, writing, “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.”

Added Corridor of Fame President Jim Porter, “[Allen] could literally beat the will out of his opponents, with many quitting midgame or not dressing at all rather than face him, but that was only on the field. Off it, he was a quiet, gentle giant.”

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Janelle; daughters, Jayla and Loriana; and son, Larry III.”

Allen was simply 52 years outdated.