Police Academy star Charles "Bubba" Smith dies aged 66

By Steve Wollaston on Aug 4, 11 09:35 AM

Charles "Bubba" Smith, aka Moses Hightower in the Police Academy films has passed away at the age of 66.

The former American football star who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Colts was found on Wednesday at his home in the Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles.

He is believed to have died of natural causes, but the coroner's office has not made a final determination, police said.

Smith, who stood 6ft 7in, starred in the first six Police Academy films and was much loved by fans of the series the world over.

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