DALLAS -- Emmitt Smith says his mother has died.
The former Cowboys running back and NFL Hall of Famer announced Mary Smith's death on Instagram.
A spokeswoman for Smith says Mary Smith died Saturday in Dallas, where she was visiting her son and his family for the Thanksgiving holiday. The spokeswoman didn't say how she died or how old she was.
Smith is receiving support from his former Cowboys teammate Michael Irvin, who tweeted to Smith : "We r lifting u guys up in our prayers."